Spurs rout Timberwolves 133-95 in Game 2, tie series behind Victor Wembanyama’s 19 points and 15 rebounds [VIDEO]

San Antonio set a franchise playoff record with 16 three-pointers and held Minnesota to a season-low 35 points in the first half.

The San Antonio Spurs evened their Western Conference semifinal series with the Minnesota Timberwolves on May 6, 2026, demolishing the visitors 133-95 at the Frost Bank Center. The victory tied the best-of-seven series at 1-1 after the Timberwolves had stolen Game 1 by a score of 104-102 on May 4. The 38-point margin marked the largest postseason defeat in Timberwolves franchise history.

Victor Wembanyama recorded 19 points, 15 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, and 2 blocks in 26 minutes. Stephon Castle led all scorers with 21 points on 6-of-10 shooting, adding 9-of-9 from the free-throw line. De’Aaron Fox added 16 points. The Spurs hit 16 three-pointers, tying a franchise playoff record for most made threes in a postseason game.

Minnesota’s first-half output of 35 points was the lowest-scoring half for the Timberwolves in any game during the 2025-26 season.

Spurs Open Strong, Never Look Back

Victor Wembanyama scored the game’s first points with a right-handed dunk in the lane, then added a tip-in layup. He and Fox combined for the Spurs’ first 11 points. The Timberwolves briefly took a one-point lead on a Jaden McDaniels pull-up jumper, but San Antonio responded with a 7-2 run capped by an alley-oop layup to Wembanyama. The first quarter ended with the Spurs leading 24-17.

The second quarter was a disaster for Minnesota. The Spurs outscored the Timberwolves 35-18, turning defensive stops into transition opportunities. San Antonio’s pace overwhelmed the visitors. At halftime, the score was 59-35. Minnesota shot 29.8 percent from the field in the first half and 13.3 percent from three-point range (2-for-15). The 35 points were the fewest the Timberwolves had scored in any half all season.

Julian Champagnie caught fire in the third quarter, hitting four consecutive three-pointers. The Spurs extended their lead to 35 points by the end of the period. The game was effectively over. Both teams emptied their benches in the fourth quarter.

Wemby’s Double-Double Leads Balanced Spurs Attack

Victor Wembanyama recorded his fourth consecutive postseason double-double with at least two blocks. He played only 26 minutes, sitting out most of the fourth quarter with the game already decided. He finished 7-of-15 from the field and 2-of-7 from three-point range, adding 4 offensive rebounds on his way to 15 boards.

Stephon Castle led the Spurs in scoring with 21 points, making all 9 of his free throws. He added 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 2 steals. Fox scored 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting, including 2-of-2 from three. Champagnie added 12 points on 4-of-6 from deep. Devin Vassell contributed 10 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. Dylan Harper chipped in 11 points, 7 rebounds, and 5 assists.

Seven Spurs players scored in double figures. The team shot 50 percent from the field and 41 percent from three-point range. San Antonio also outrebounded Minnesota 55-43 and recorded 13 steals and 9 blocks. The Spurs scored 34 points off 22 Timberwolves turnovers.

Timberwolves Struggle From the Field and the Line

Julius Randle, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Terrence Shannon Jr. each scored 12 points to lead the Timberwolves. No Minnesota player reached 13 points. Naz Reid added 11 points off the bench. Rudy Gobert had 5 points and 10 rebounds but shot 3-of-9 from the free-throw line.

The Timberwolves shot 39.8 percent from the field and 30 percent from three-point range. Their free-throw shooting was 16-of-31 (51.6 percent). They committed 22 turnovers, leading directly to 34 Spurs points. The 35 first-half points were the low mark of the season.

Ayo Dosunmu left the game in the first half with a right heel injury and did not return. He recorded 0 points on 0-of-4 shooting in 10 minutes. Edwards played 24 minutes off the bench, his minutes still managed due to a hyperextended left knee sustained in the first round. He shot 5-of-13 from the field and committed 4 turnovers.

Foul Trouble and Turnovers Doom Minnesota

Jaden McDaniels picked up his fifth personal foul with over eight minutes remaining in the third quarter. He played only 19 minutes total. His absence on the perimeter was felt immediately. The Spurs attacked the paint relentlessly, converting 34 points off turnovers and holding a 34-8 edge in transition points.

Timberwolves coach Chris Finch told his team after the game, “We just got punked.” He emphasized the need for quicker ball movement, better spacing, and avoiding dribbling into congested areas. Edwards, who had warned his teammates before the game about the historical tendency for road teams that steal Game 1 to suffer a blowout in Game 2, reflected: “We came out cool. Look what happened.”

The Spurs’ full-court pressure and double-teaming schemes forced the Timberwolves into rushed decisions. Edwards noted that Minnesota needs McDaniels on the floor at all times. His foul trouble exposed the Timberwolves’ lack of depth on the perimeter. San Antonio’s deep rotation maintained defensive intensity for all 48 minutes.

Series Shifts to Minneapolis for Game 3

Game 3 of the series is scheduled for Friday, May 8, 2026, at Target Center in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves will host the next two games. They must win at least one to keep the series from slipping away.

San Antonio’s offense looked unstoppable in the blowout, but Minnesota has proven it can compete, having won Game 1 on the same floor. The key will be whether the Timberwolves can clean up their turnovers and keep McDaniels out of foul trouble.

Edwards’ knee remains a concern. He played only 24 minutes in Game 2 and was ineffective. Dosunmu’s heel injury could further thin Minnesota’s backcourt rotation. The Spurs, meanwhile, are healthy and deep. Game 3 will determine whether this series becomes a competitive battle or a one-sided affair.

Conclusion

The Spurs scored 133 points. The Timberwolves scored 35 in the first half. Minnesota committed 22 turnovers. San Antonio hit 16 three-pointers. Wembanyama had a double-double in 26 minutes.

Randle, Edwards, McDaniels, and Shannon each finished with 12 points. None scored more. The Timberwolves lost by 38. The series is tied 1-1.

Game 3 is in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves have home-court advantage now. They stole it in Game 1.

The Spurs need to take it back on the road.