16 maj 2026

NBA Playoffs: Spurs rout Timberwolves 139-109, win 4-2

San Antonio didn’t just survive in Minneapolis. The Spurs dominated from the opening tip, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 at Target Center to clinch the Western Conference semifinals 4-2. They led for 47:15 of game time and built a largest lead of 37 in front of 18,978 fans.

Hot hands from deep, wire-to-wire control

The Spurs shot the lights out. They finished 49 of 88 from the field at 55% and drilled 18 threes at 47%, while Minnesota went 40 of 106 and 12 of 34 from three. San Antonio won every quarter on the scoreboard and never trailed, a clean sweep powered by efficient shot selection and ball movement.

It showed in the assist column too, where the Spurs posted 34 assists to the Wolves’ 25. Minnesota’s low turnover tally (5) could not offset the gap in efficiency and shot-making.

Castle’s breakout, Fox in full command

Rookie guard Stephon Castle put together a statement night: 32 points, 11 rebounds and 6 assists on 11 of 16 shooting, including 5 of 7 from deep. He earned an 8.5 Sofascore Rating and a +28 plus-minus. De’Aaron Fox orchestrated everything with 21 points on 8 of 10 shooting, 9 assists and a perfect 3 of 3 from three, topping the floor with an 8.9 Sofascore Rating.

Victor Wembanyama filled the box score with 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks, while Julian Champagnie added 18 points and a team-best +35. Dylan Harper chipped in 15 points on 6 of 8 shooting. The depth pieces made their minutes count too, with Luke Kornet swatting 4 shots and Harrison Barnes grabbing 4 boards.

Boards and blocks decide it

San Antonio owned the glass 60-29, including 48 defensive rebounds that snuffed out second chances. The Spurs also racked up 13 blocks to Minnesota’s 2, protecting the paint and fueling the transition game. Even with 15 turnovers, their shooting and rebounding cushion kept the Wolves at arm’s length.

Minnesota’s best moments came in spurts, but San Antonio answered each run with a three or a stop. The visitors also posted 20 straight points at one stage, the game’s longest burst.

Wolves’ sparks, not enough fire

Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 24 points and 3 steals, but needed 26 shots to get there and finished with a 6.4 Sofascore Rating. Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 21 points off the bench and Naz Reid added 18 on 7 of 13 shooting. Ayo Dosunmu had 10 points and 9 assists, and Jaden McDaniels scored 13.

The problem was efficiency and size. Rudy Gobert went scoreless in 21 minutes, and the Wolves’ starters combined for a heavy negative plus-minus. Minnesota hit 38% on twos and 37% overall, which simply couldn’t match San Antonio’s pace.

For full box score details, player shot charts and every Sofascore Rating from the night, track the NBA Playoffs on Sofascore, the sports platform that covers every possession.

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