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The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves 126–97 on May 12 at Frost Bank Center, delivering a decisive playoff performance that fell well short of the Vegas total of 218.5 points. Victor Wembanyama led the Spurs with 27 points while Keldon Johnson added 21, as San Antonio shot 52.8 percent from the field and made 11 three-pointers to control the pace. Minnesota's Anthony Edwards scored 20 points and Jaden McDaniels contributed 17, but the Timberwolves managed only 38.6 percent shooting and committed 13 turnovers in a lopsided defeat. San Antonio's defense was suffocating, holding Minnesota to a 97.8 offensive rating while posting a 120.1 defensive rating, and the Spurs' 50 rebounds to Minnesota's 42 proved decisive on the glass. The Spurs' third quarter, in which they outscored Minnesota 32–26, proved the turning point in what became a blowout. With this commanding road victory, San Antonio strengthens its playoff positioning while Minnesota faces mounting pressure to respond in the series.
