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Spurs Blast Timberwolves 133-95, Wembanyama Dominates

5/7/2026

Summary

Wembanyama Dominates

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 in Game 2, tying the series 1-1.
Victor Wembanyama posted 19 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks in 25 minutes, raising his two-game averages to 15 points, 15 rebounds and 7 blocks.
Rudy Gobert was held to five points while Wembanyama collected 10 rebounds against him.
Ayo Dosunmu remains sidelined.
Donte DiVincenzo is out with a torn Achilles.

Summary

Spurs Blowout

The Spurs won 133-95, their highest-scoring playoff game since a 145-105 victory on May 4, 1983.
Alamo Biscuit Company will give 700 free conchas to fans who drive down Commerce Street after each Spurs playoff win.
Rookie Carter Bryant’s two-handed slam sparked an 11-0 run that pushed the lead to 59-34.
Victor Wembanyama praised the defensive system after the Spurs held Minnesota to 35 points in the first half.

Summary

Johnson Urges Urgency

Spurs coach Mitch Johnson stressed urgency and the three C’s—consistency, connectivity, communication—after the win.
Minnesota coach Chris Finch said his team “got punked,” blaming ball movement, spacing, and decisions.
Ayo Dosunmu returned after missing Game 1 but left at 7:03 with a sore calf and heel.
Minnesota’s medical staff feels pressure to treat Edwards’ hyper-extended knee before Game 3 while teams pulled starters with ten minutes left to protect health in Minneapolis.

Summary

Wembanyama Sets Record

The Spurs posted a league-best 17-5 record after a loss, with Julian Champagnie matching the franchise playoff high by hitting 16 threes.
San Antonio recorded 34 transition points, second-most since 2013, after Mitch Johnson said De'Aaron Fox creates a ripple effect speeding the pace.
Victor Wembanyama became the first since 1973-74 to average 15 points and five blocks in his six postseason games, accepting responsibility with Fox for the loss.

History

Historical Context

The Spurs’ 145-point, 105-point win over Denver on May 4 1983 set a playoff scoring record that still stands in 2024. That game came in the franchise’s seventh NBA season, when the league used a 12-team, best-of-3 first round. Today, San Antonio echoed that dominance, beating Minnesota 133-95, linking past offensive firepower to its modern resurgence.

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Wembanyama Dominates

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 in Game 2, tying the series 1-1.
Victor Wembanyama posted 19 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks in 25 minutes, raising his two-game averages to 15 points, 15 rebounds and 7 blocks.
Rudy Gobert was held to five points while Wembanyama collected 10 rebounds against him.
Ayo Dosunmu remains sidelined.
Donte DiVincenzo is out with a torn Achilles.

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