San Antonio did not just respond on Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center, it roared back. The Spurs unloaded on the Minnesota Timberwolves in a 133-95 blowout that tied the Western Conference semifinal at 1-1 and flipped the series vibe before it heads north to Minneapolis.
What started as a tense matchup quickly turned into a showcase for the Spurs’ depth and defensive edge. By the end, San Antonio had turned a supposedly tight series into a runaway, seizing momentum and leaving Minnesota searching for answers before Game 3.
Stephon Castle set the tone with a game-high 21 points, while Julian Champagnie drilled four 3-pointers and Keldon Johnson fired up the building with a highlight-reel block, as reported by News Radio 1200 WOAI. The supporting cast kept attacking, turning early opportunities into points and stretching Minnesota’s defense all over the floor.
The official box score at NBA.com shows Victor Wembanyama backing it up with 19 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks, anchoring the interior as San Antonio controlled the glass and cashed in on second-chance chances. His presence at the rim warped Minnesota’s spacing, opening driving lanes and kick-out options that powered the Spurs’ efficient offense.
Minnesota, meanwhile, could never quite get in sync. Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels and Julius Randle each finished with 12 points, but the Timberwolves shot only 37.7% from the field while the Spurs hit an even 50.0%, according to the game metrics at Fox Sports. Missed shots and turnovers turned into runway opportunities the other way, and the deficit kept ballooning.
Series Shifts To Minneapolis
With the matchup now square at one game apiece, the series shifts to the Target Center for Games 3 and 4, with Game 3 set for Friday night, per mySA. The Spurs will try to pack up their balanced attack and physicality for the road, while Minnesota will bank on home-court energy and tactical tweaks to punch back.
There was another encouraging sign for San Antonio. Rookie Carter Bryant returned from a right-foot sprain and brought quick bursts of energy off the bench, a development highlighted by News Radio 1200 WOAI. If this series turns into a grind of half-court sets and bruising battles on the boards, that extra depth could loom large.
Wednesday’s performance doubled as a message from a Spurs team intent on showing it is far more than a one-man show. If Minnesota responds in Game 3, everything resets. If not, the Timberwolves’ next visit back to Frost Bank Center could feel a lot more desperate than defiant.
