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The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves 139–109 on May 15 at Target Center, delivering a decisive 30-point victory that far exceeded the Vegas total of 219.5. Spurs guard Stephon Castle led all scorers with 32 points, while Devin Fox added 21 points in a balanced offensive attack. San Antonio shot 55.7 percent from the field and drained 18 three-pointers, overwhelming Minnesota's defense which posted a 135.1 defensive rating. The Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards's 24 points and Taurean Shannon Jr.'s 21, managed just 37.7 percent shooting and 12 threes despite 25 assists. The Spurs controlled the boards decisively with 60 rebounds against Minnesota's 29, while also showcasing elite interior defense with 13 blocks. San Antonio's second and third quarters proved decisive, each yielding 36 points as the visitors built an insurmountable lead. The Spurs' 34 assists and 15 turnovers reflected controlled pace, while Minnesota's five turnovers couldn't compensate for their offensive struggles. This performance underscores San Antonio's growing playoff momentum heading into the next round.
