Spurs rout Timberwolves 133-95 to tie series as Wembanyama posts 19 points, 15 rebounds

The San Antonio Spurs crushed the Minnesota Timberwolves 133‑95, with Victor Wembanyama contributing 19 points and 15 rebounds, to tie the Western Conference semifinal series at 1‑1.

The Spurs opened with a seven‑point lead after the first quarter, then exploded in the second period to turn that advantage into a 24‑point halftime lead. San Antonio continued to build the margin, reaching a 98‑63 lead after three quarters and eventually stretching the gap to as many as 47 points before cruising to the finish.

Victor Wembanyama said the team played with early intensity, crashed the offensive boards, passed to open men, and will build on what worked while fixing mistakes. The Spurs have avoided consecutive losses for 49 games, dating back to early January. Wembanyama finished 2‑of‑15 from three‑point range for the series, while Stephon Castle led all scorers with 21 points.

The victory shows San Antonio can impose its defensive pressure and transition game against a higher‑seeded opponent, evening a series that many expected Minnesota to control. Maintaining the 49‑game streak without back‑to‑back losses highlights the squad’s consistency and depth heading into a pivotal Game 3.

Watch for adjustments in Game 3 on Friday in Minneapolis, where the Timberwolves will look to regain home‑court advantage and the Spurs aim to sustain their early‑game intensity.