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Spurs routs Timberwolves to Lead the Series 3 – 2

May 13, 2026

Raul Dominguez, reporting for Associated Press and published on NBA.COM;

Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round series.

The two wins by the Timberwolves prove that they can only win this series if they can stop Wemby from playing, which is what happened in Game 1 and Game 4.

Even without Wembanyama, Minnesota’s win felt more like a war than a walk in the park. It is a testament to how deep the Spurs are.

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Game 5 will be back in Minnesota, where the Timberwolves will look to tie the series and the Spurs will look to advance to the Western Conference Finals, where OKC is waiting for them.

Watch the Final 5-Mins of West Conference Semifinals between OKC and Lakers

May 12, 2026

The Thunder defeated the Lakers, 115-110 tonight in Los Angeles. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished with a team-high 35 points along with 8 assists for the Thunder, while Ajay Mitchell tallied 28 points, 4 steals and 4 assists in the game. Austin Reaves recorded 27 points, 7 rebounds and 6 assists. The Thunder win the series 4-0.

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OKC Sweeps Lakers to Advance to Western Conference Finals; SGA Drops 35

May 12, 2026

The Oklahoma City Thunder have officially punched their ticket to the Western Conference Finals after completing a dominant sweep of the Los Angeles Lakers. In a high-octane, high-scoring affair where both teams cleared the 110-point mark, OKC maintained their perfect postseason record. The Thunder remain undefeated through two rounds of the NBA Playoffs, cementing their status as the team to beat in the West.

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander once again proved why he is an MVP candidate, leading the way with a stellar 35 points and 8 assists. He was flanked by a breakout performance from Ajay Mitchell, who was instrumental in the clinching victory with 28 points.

While Chet Holmgren had a relatively quiet night by his standards, he came alive when it mattered most. Holmgren scored 8 of his 16 points in the fourth quarter, providing the crucial scoring punch needed to hold off a late Lakers surge.

The Lakers didn’t go down without a fight, keeping the score close until the final minutes. However, a string of late-game turnovers and missed opportunities ultimately cost them the season.

The trio of LeBron James, Rui Hachimura, and Austin Reaves carried the load, accounting for 76 of the Lakers’ 110 points. LeBron James, finished with a double-double, adding 12 rebounds to his scoring total. Austin Reaves contributed across the board with 7 rebounds and 6 assists.

With their season now over, Los Angeles enters a pivotal offseason. The front office faces a massive decision regarding the franchise’s direction—most notably whether to rebuild or continue building around the 39-year-old James.

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The Thunder will now enjoy some much-needed rest while they await the winner of the Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs series. With that matchup appearing likely to go the full seven games, OKC will have the advantage of fresh legs heading into the next round.

Spurs Blows Out Wolves to even series (133 – 95)

May 7, 2026

Ben Lambert, reporting for NBA.Com;

A dominant performance from San Antonio.

Stephon Castle (21 pts) led six Spurs in double figures. They were in control from the early minutes, holding the Timberwolves to 38.8% shooting.

“We don’t care (about their experience advantage),” said Victor Wembanyama (19 pts, 15 reb, 1 stl, 2 blk).

San Antonio earned a 58-36 advantage in points in the paint and outran the Wolves for a 29-5 margin in fast break points.

Minnesota turned the ball over 22 times — that’s tied for the second-most they committed this season.

As expected, the Spurs made sure Game 2 went in their favor; I’m certain the Game 1 loss left a bad taste in their mouths.

The series now shifts to Minnesota for Games 3 and 4; the Spurs have yet to secure a win at the Target Center during the 2025–2026 season.

Game 3 will be this Friday evening.

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Timberwolves Stun Spurs in Game 1 Thriller (104 – 102)

May 5, 2026

The Western Conference Semifinals kicked off with an absolute classic as the Minnesota Timberwolves steal one from the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in a nail-biting Game 1. The night was defined by a stunning medical turnaround: Anthony Edwards, previously sidelined with a knee injury, made a surprise return to score 18 points, including 11 in a decisive fourth-quarter surge.

While Edwards provided the spark, the Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic performance, the Defensive Player of the Year recorded a rare triple-double, setting an NBA postseason record with 12 blocks with 11 points and 15 rebounds. Despite his dominance at the rim, San Antonio struggled to find consistent scoring late in the game.

Julius Randle led Minnesota with 21 points and 10 rebounds, helping the 6th-seeded Wolves maintain their poise after a frantic late-game steal by Devin Vassell. A missed buzzer-beater by Julian Champagnie ultimately sealed the win for Minnesota, handing the 2nd-seeded Spurs a rare home loss to open the series.

You can watch the last 2-mins of the game below;

Game 2 will remain in San Antonio this Wednesday evening.

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