Spurs Enter Game 6 as 5.5-Point Favorites to Clinch West Semifinal Series

7 articles · Updated · The Action Network · May 15

9:30 p.m. ET at Target Center, San Antonio takes a 3-2 series lead into Game 6 and can eliminate Minnesota with a road win.
San Antonio is listed at -5.5 and -230 on the moneyline, with the total at 218.5, reflecting market confidence after the Spurs' 126-97 Game 5 rout.
Victor Wembanyama has become the matchup Minnesota cannot solve, stretching Rudy Gobert on the perimeter, attacking off the dribble and anchoring a defense that forced 13 turnovers in Game 5.
Minnesota's offense has been the bigger problem: it ranks 11th in half-court efficiency this postseason, posts a 95.7 offensive rating with Julius Randle on the floor in the series, and has been outplayed in Gobert's minutes.
The Wolves now need back-to-back wins to survive, while San Antonio enters the closeout game with betting trends and recent form pointing toward a series finish Friday night.

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