‘I had to make a statement’: Wembanyama’s Spurs knock Timberwolves out of NBA playoffs
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109, advancing to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2017. Victor Wembanyama contributed significantly despite being well-guarded, while Stephon Castle led the team with 32 points. The Spurs will face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder in the next round.
- ▪The Spurs outscored the Timberwolves by 97 points in the series.
- ▪Victor Wembanyama had 19 points, six rebounds, and three assists in Game 6.
- ▪Stephon Castle recorded 32 points and 11 rebounds in the decisive game.
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- ▪ Wembanyama’s Spurs reach Western finals, Pistons stay alive in NBA playoffs — Al Jazeera English
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Victor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle led the way as the Spurs advanced to their first Western Conference finals since 2017. Photograph: Abbie Parr/APView image in fullscreenVictor Wembanyama and Stephon Castle led the way as the Spurs advanced to their first Western Conference finals since 2017. Photograph: Abbie Parr/APNBA‘I had to make a statement’: Wembanyama’s Spurs knock Timberwolves out of NBA playoffsThird straight season-ending blowout for MinnesotaSan Antonio to face Oklahoma City in conference finalsPistons hold off Cavaliers to force Game 7Guardian sport and agenciesSat 16 May 2026 08.58 EDTLast modified on Sat 16 May 2026 09.04 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleThe San Antonio Spurs were well on their way to the Western Conference finals in the fourth quarter when Minnesota…
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