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San Antonio defeated Minnesota 115–108 on May 8 at Target Center, with Victor Wembanyama's 39 points leading the Spurs' balanced offensive attack. Anthony Edwards countered with 32 points for the Timberwolves, supported by Nate Reid's 18, but Minnesota's 38.4 percent shooting and 12 turnovers proved costly in a low-scoring affair that fell short of the 216.5 Vegas total. The Spurs' third-quarter dominance—outscoring Minnesota 35–28 in that frame—proved decisive, as San Antonio shot 45.9 percent overall while forcing nine steals and committing just nine turnovers to Minnesota's 12. Minnesota's defensive rating of 114.4 and offensive rating of 102.6 reflected a team unable to establish rhythm, though they did grab 54 rebounds and made 14 three-pointers. The Spurs' 26 assists and 114.4 offensive rating demonstrated superior ball movement and efficiency, with Wembanyama's dominance in the third quarter serving as the turning point. San Antonio's road victory improves their playoff position while Minnesota faces mounting pressure to adjust defensively.
