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Spurs Secure West Finals Spot with 139-109 Rout

5/16/2026

Summary

Spurs Clinch Finals

The San Antonio Spurs clinched a Conference Finals berth by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on May 16, 2026.
Stephon Castle scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Victor Wembanyama added 19 points, six rebounds and three blocks for San Antonio.
Oklahoma City entered the series as the top seed with home-court advantage.
NBC will televise and Peacock will stream Western Conference Finals games, starting with the Thunder hosting on Monday.

Summary

Popovich Returns

Gregg Popovich, president, had his “POP 1,390” banner raised in October to honor his NBA-record wins.
After a stroke on Nov. 2, 2024, Gregg Popovich returned to Victory Capital Performance Center.
Manu Ginobili, adviser, mentors Dylan Harper, exemplifying Spurs Way.
R.C. Buford, CEO, links Popovich era, collaborating with Brian Wright and Mitch Johnson to keep Spurs Way blending Tim Duncan, David Robinson and Tony Parker with a team led by Victor Wembanyama.

History

Historical Context

The Spurs captured their first NBA title in 1999, a lock-out-shortened season where the Twin Towers Duncan and Robinson led a 37-13 (?61-21) league-best record and defeated the eighth-seeded Knicks in five games. In 2026, veteran coach Gregg Popovich guided rookie phenom Victor Wembanyama to a 139-109 Finals berth over Minnesota, echoing the franchise’s tradition of blending veteran leadership with emerging talent.

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Spurs Clinch Finals

The San Antonio Spurs clinched a Conference Finals berth by beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on May 16, 2026.
Stephon Castle scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds.
Victor Wembanyama added 19 points, six rebounds and three blocks for San Antonio.
Oklahoma City entered the series as the top seed with home-court advantage.
NBC will televise and Peacock will stream Western Conference Finals games, starting with the Thunder hosting on Monday.

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