Wembanyama’s 39 Lift Spurs to 2-1 Lead Over Timberwolves

The performance shifts pressure to Minnesota before Sunday’s Game 4, with Game 5 scheduled Tuesday in San Antonio.

Overview

San Antonio won 115-108 in Minneapolis on Friday to grab a 2-1 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals.
Victor Wembanyama became the fourth player to record at least 35 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks in a playoff game, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O’Neal.
He shot 13-of-18 from the field, made 10-of-12 free throws, and scored 16 points in the fourth quarter.
Minnesota missed its first 12 shots and later cut the gap to 99-98 after Jaden McDaniels drew Wembanyama’s fifth foul, yet San Antonio never trailed after halftime.
Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32 points and 14 rebounds, and Naz Reid added 18 points and nine rebounds.