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Wembanyama avoids suspension, leads Spurs near Finals

5/14/2026

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Victor Wembanyama posted a 27-17-5-3 line in Game 5, leaving the Spurs one win from the Western Conference Finals.
He avoided suspension for an elbow on Naz Reid and will play in Game 5.
Hall of Fame forward Paul Pierce called him the most complete player in history.
A win over the Timberwolves and then the 64-win Oklahoma City Thunder could send the Spurs to the NBA Finals with Wembanyama at 22.

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Story summary

Victor Wembanyama posted a 27-17-5-3 line in Game 5, leaving the Spurs one win from the Western Conference Finals.
He avoided suspension for an elbow on Naz Reid and will play in Game 5.
Hall of Fame forward Paul Pierce called him the most complete player in history.
A win over the Timberwolves and then the 64-win Oklahoma City Thunder could send the Spurs to the NBA Finals with Wembanyama at 22.