Spurs beat Timberwolves 133-95 to level Western Conference semi-final
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Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 7
Spurs beat Timberwolves 133-95 to level Western Conference semi-final
12 articles · Updated · Yahoo Sports · May 7
Stephon Castle scored 21 points, Victor Wembanyama anchored a dominant defence and San Antonio held Minnesota to 98-63 through three quarters before benches emptied.
Julian Champagnie hit four straight threes as all five Spurs starters reached double figures before the fourth, while Anthony Edwards had 12 points, no assists and four turnovers off the bench.
The series is tied 1-1 heading to Minnesota for Friday's Game 3, with the Timberwolves still missing Donte DiVincenzo and seeing Ayo Dosunmu leave early with heel pain.
With key players injured, can the Timberwolves defend their home court against the surging San Antonio Spurs?
Can Victor Wembanyama's defensive dominance travel on the road to swing the series in the Spurs' favor?
Was the Spurs' 38-point victory a true show of force or simply exploiting an injury-plagued opponent?