San Antonio handled business at Frost Bank Center, beating Minnesota 126-97 in the Western Conference semifinals. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 27 points, 17 rebounds, 5 assists and 3 blocks, finishing a game-high +24. The Spurs now lead the series 3-2 over the Timberwolves.

On Sofascore, Wembanyama earned a Sofascore Rating 8.9 for his performance.

First-quarter burst sets the tone

Wembanyama came out firing with 18 first-quarter points on 6-of-8 shooting, including 2-of-3 from three and 4-of-5 at the line. He added 6 rebounds in that stretch and the Spurs were +13 with him on the court. That early punch set up a 34-30 frame that tilted momentum to the 2-seed.

He cooled a bit later, but the cushion was built and never really threatened.

Owning the glass and protecting the rim

Across the night he pulled down 17 boards, 15 of them on the defensive end, which limited second chances for the 6-seed Timberwolves. He also blocked 3 shots, with 2 of those coming in the second quarter as San Antonio widened the gap 25-17 in that period. Add 5 assists and you get a complete two-way line that fed the Spurs’ 32-point third and 35-point fourth.

The +24 plus-minus underlines how steady the team was with him on the floor.

Efficiency that traveled through all four quarters

Wembanyama shot 9-of-16 from the field for 56 percent and went 7-of-9 at the stripe. His effective field goal percentage landed at 62.5, and his true shooting percentage was 67.64. With a usage rate of 29.78, he balanced volume and efficiency well.

Turnovers stayed at 4 and he committed just 1 personal foul, which kept San Antonio’s rotations clean.

Series picture and the Sofascore view

San Antonio, the 2-seed, now leads Minnesota, the 6-seed, by 3-2 in the series. The home crowd of 19,345 enjoyed a strong finish as the Spurs closed with a 35-24 fourth quarter. Wembanyama’s quarter splits show impact early and control late, highlighted by a perfect 1-of-1 from the field in the fourth and another block.

Fans following on Sofascore saw his live metrics and final Sofascore Rating 8.9 reflect that all-around value.