San Antonio took firm control of this Western Conference semifinals with a 126-97 win over Minnesota at Frost Bank Center, pushing the series to 3-2 in their favor. The Spurs led for 46:42 of game time, shot it better from everywhere, and closed strong in front of 19,345 fans.

Victor Wembanyama sets the tone

Victor Wembanyama put up 27 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks on 9/16 shooting, earning a Sofascore Rating of 8.9, the best on the floor. He strung together a quick first‑quarter burst and never really slowed, finishing +24.

De’Aaron Fox added 18 points, 5 assists and 4 rebounds, while Devin Vassell chipped in 12. The Spurs owned the glass 50-42 and protected the rim with 8 blocks.

Efficiency everywhere for San Antonio

San Antonio won every quarter and shot 47/89 from the field for 52 percent. They went 36/57 on twos and 11/32 from deep, moved the ball to 25 assists, and posted a biggest lead of 30.

The bench and role pieces pulled their weight. Keldon Johnson came in hot with 21 points on 8/11 shooting and a team‑high +17. Rookie guard Stephon Castle was sharp and decisive with 17 points on 8/11, plus 6 assists and 4 rebounds. Dylan Harper added a rugged 12 points and 10 rebounds, including 5 on the offensive glass.

Timberwolves kept at arm’s length

Minnesota could not match the Spurs’ efficiency and finished 32/83 from the field for 38 percent and 9/33 from three. Anthony Edwards led the visitors with 20 points on 6/13 and a perfect 7/7 at the line. Jaden McDaniels posted 17 points with 6 rebounds, Julius Randle had a 17-point, 10-rebound double-double, and Ayo Dosunmu contributed 16 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 steals and 2 blocks.

Even with a 24/30 night at the stripe, the Wolves trailed in rebounds, assists and blocks, and spent only nine seconds in the lead.

What the numbers say on Sofascore

– Field goals: Spurs 47/89 (52%), Wolves 32/83 (38%)
– Rebounds: Spurs 50, Wolves 42
– Assists: Spurs 25, Wolves 17
– Three-pointers: Spurs 11/32 (34%), Wolves 9/33 (27%)
– Time in lead: Spurs 46:42, Wolves 0:09

On Sofascore you can dive into the full box score, play‑by‑play and player metrics from this NBA Playoffs matchup, including live Sofascore Ratings throughout games. The Spurs now carry the 3-2 series lead into Game 6.