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Timberwolves Win 104-102; Wembanyama Sets Playoff Block Record

5/6/2026

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Timberwolves Win, Block Dispute

Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 on May 4, 2026.
Victor Wembanyama posted 11 points, 15 rebounds and a playoff record 12 blocks, beating the mark by two.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said at least four of the 12 blocks were clear goaltending, about 33 % of the total.
Finch argued the missed calls cost Minnesota eight points, exactly the two-point margin of victory, a view echoed by Rudy Gobert.

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Edwards Returns

Anthony Edwards returned after a bone bruise and a hyper-extended left knee, calming the Timberwolves despite the absence of Donte DiVincenzo and Ayo Dosunmu.
De'Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama combined for a 10-of-31 shooting night with nine turnovers, highlighting the Spurs’ offensive struggles.
Coaches Chris Finch and Mitch Johnson each elected not to call a timeout in the final minute, a tactical decision that could shape late-game strategy.

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Wembanyama DPOY

Victor Wembanyama became the youngest unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year winner.
He posted 12 blocks, six short of Elmore Smith’s 17-block record set on October 28 1973.
The game gave him the Spurs record for most blocks in a contest, beating Tim Duncan’s nine.
He logged a playoff triple-double with 10 points, 15 rebounds and 10 blocks, joining Hakeem Olajuwon and Andrew Bynum as the third and youngest to do so.

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Timberwolves Win, Block Dispute

Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 on May 4, 2026.
Victor Wembanyama posted 11 points, 15 rebounds and a playoff record 12 blocks, beating the mark by two.
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said at least four of the 12 blocks were clear goaltending, about 33 % of the total.
Finch argued the missed calls cost Minnesota eight points, exactly the two-point margin of victory, a view echoed by Rudy Gobert.

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