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Wolves Shock Spurs: Wembanyama's Blocks Not Enough
5 May
Summary
- Minnesota stole home-court advantage with a 104-102 victory.
- Victor Wembanyama set a Spurs record with 12 blocks.
- Anthony Edwards scored 11 of his 18 points in the fourth quarter.
The Minnesota Timberwolves delivered a stunning upset, defeating the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 on Monday night to seize home-court advantage in their conference semifinal matchup. Despite a record-setting performance by Victor Wembanyama, who blocked 12 shots, the Spurs could not overcome the Timberwolves' late-game surge.
Anthony Edwards, playing just nine days after a knee injury, was instrumental, scoring 11 of his 18 points in the decisive fourth quarter. Minnesota demonstrated resilience, overcoming absences of other key players to secure the crucial road victory. Wembanyama's defensive presence was immense, setting a new Spurs record, though San Antonio struggled offensively, particularly from deep. The Timberwolves' ability to grind out the win, despite early struggles with free throws and offensive rebounds, highlighted their determination. Key contributions from players like Mike Conley and Jaden McDaniels underscored Minnesota's balanced effort. The Spurs will need to regroup and address offensive inconsistencies to regain control of the series.
