Wembanyama, Spurs Crush Timberwolves 133-95 To Even Playoff Series/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs overwhelmed Minnesota 133-95 to tie their Western Conference semifinal series. The loss became the worst postseason defeat in Timberwolves franchise history. San Antonio’s aggressive defense and balanced offense completely dismantled Minnesota from the opening minutes.
Spurs Timberwolves Game 2 Quick Looks
- Spurs even series at 1-1
- Victor Wembanyama posts 19 points, 15 rebounds
- Minnesota suffers worst playoff loss in franchise history
- Anthony Edwards remained on minutes restriction
- Spurs shot 50% from the field
- Games 3 and 4 shift to Minneapolis
Deep Look
Spurs Deliver Historic Blowout To Even Series
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs responded emphatically after dropping Game 1, crushing the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.
The 38-point defeat became the largest postseason loss in Timberwolves franchise history.
Minnesota coach Chris Finch did not hide his frustration afterward.
“I just told them we got punked,” Finch said.
The dominant performance marked San Antonio’s highest-scoring playoff game in more than four decades.
Wembanyama Sets Aggressive Tone Early
After a relatively quiet opener, Wembanyama came out attacking immediately in Game 2.
The All-Star center finished with:
- 19 points
- 15 rebounds
- Strong interior defense
- Consistent offensive pressure
Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox combined to score San Antonio’s first 11 points as the Spurs quickly built a massive early lead.
“Just trying to set the tone,” Wembanyama said.
Fox bounced back strongly after struggling in Game 1, contributing:
- 16 points
- Efficient perimeter shooting
- Transition offense leadership
The Spurs’ offensive pace overwhelmed Minnesota throughout the night.
Balanced Spurs Attack Overwhelms Minnesota
San Antonio received major contributions across the roster.
Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 21 points, while multiple role players helped fuel one of the team’s most explosive playoff performances in years.
The Spurs finished:
- 50% shooting overall
- 41% from three-point range
Coach Mitch Johnson praised Fox’s aggressive style for creating opportunities across the offense.
“We’re at our best when he’s in attack mode,” Johnson said.
The Spurs consistently pushed tempo, spread the floor and forced Minnesota’s defense into breakdowns all night.
Timberwolves Struggle From Start To Finish
Minnesota never found rhythm offensively.
- Just 29.8% in the first half
- 2-for-15 from three-point range before halftime
They scored only 35 first-half points and trailed by as many as 29 before the break.
Anthony Edwards again came off the bench while recovering from a hyperextended knee.
Edwards, who starred in Game 1, acknowledged the Timberwolves lacked urgency.
“The natural tendency for the away team that steals the first game is to get blown out in Game 2,” Edwards said. “We came out cool and what happened — we got blown out.”
Minnesota’s leading scorers each finished with only 12 points:
- Edwards
- Julius Randle
- Jaden McDaniels
- Terrence Shannon Jr.
No Timberwolves player was able to consistently challenge San Antonio’s defense.
Defense Became Spurs’ Biggest Difference
One of the biggest improvements from Game 1 came defensively for San Antonio.
The Spurs:
- Rotated quickly
- Protected the paint effectively
- Limited Minnesota’s transition opportunities
- Forced difficult perimeter shots
“I loved how everyone had everybody’s back defensively,” Wembanyama said. “Tonight looked like a system that worked.”
San Antonio’s defense completely disrupted Minnesota’s spacing and offensive flow.
By the fourth quarter, the outcome was already decided as both teams emptied their benches with nearly 10 minutes remaining.
Series Shifts To Minneapolis
The series now heads to Minneapolis tied 1-1.
Game schedule:
- Game 3 — Friday
- Game 4 — Sunday
Minnesota must quickly regroup after suffering one of the worst playoff losses in franchise history.
Meanwhile, San Antonio regained momentum and confidence behind:
- Wembanyama’s aggressive play
- Fox’s transition attack
- Elite defensive rotations
- Improved shooting efficiency
The series now appears far more competitive than many expected after Minnesota stole Game 1 on the road.
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