Wemby Matches Kareem, Hakeem and Shaq with His Superb Stat Line for Spurs in Game 3 Win over Wolves
Victor Wembanyama added 15 rebounds and five blocks as San Antonio won its second straight game and moved one victory from the Western Conference finals.
- Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points and grabbed 15 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108 on Friday, taking a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference Semifinals.
- Returning to the playoffs for the first time since 2019, the Spurs stole Game 2 on the road after dropping the opener at home to build momentum in the series.
- Wembanyama recorded five blocks in his 7th career postseason game while his defensive presence limited Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle to a combined 8 for 34 shooting.
- Despite missing their first 12 shots, the Timberwolves stayed competitive behind Anthony Edwards' 32 points and 14 rebounds, with Naz Reid adding 18 points off the bench.
- Minnesota will host Game 4 on Sunday, with the series shifting back to San Antonio for Game 5 on Tuesday as the Spurs move closer to the Western Conference finals.
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The French star led the Spurs to an important second win in the series, while the 76ers were completely helpless against the New York Knicks.
Timberwolves fall to Spurs 115-108, trail series 2-1
Victor Wembanyama delivered another masterpiece with 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense as the San Antonio Spurs took a 2-1 lead in the second-round NBA playoff series with a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
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Wemby matches Kareem, Hakeem and Shaq with his superb stat line for Spurs in Game 3 win over Wolves
Victor Wembanyama had to put in plenty of work to compile 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in a 115-108 victory in Game 3 that gave the San Antonio Spurs a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series against…
Victor Wembanyama comes up big again to propel Spurs to key Game 3 win over Timberwolves
Victor Wembanyama delivered another masterpiece with 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense for the San Antonio Spurs, who took a 2-1 lead in the second-round NBA playoff series with a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
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