Wembanyama and Spurs Rebound in Historic Game 2 Rout of Timberwolves
3 min readSan Antonio levels Western Conference semifinal with franchise-record blowout, signaling a seismic shift in the series
On May 6, 2026, Victor Wembanyama spearheaded a dominant 133–95 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking the worst postseason loss in Wolves history and the Spurs’ most prolific playoff scoring night since 1983. This commanding performance has reset the tone of the series, with momentum firmly shifting toward San Antonio.
A Statement Game in San Antonio
On Wednesday, May 6, 2026, the San Antonio Spurs delivered a startling 133–95 blowout of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, evening the series at 1–1. The 38‑point margin stands as the Timberwolves’ largest postseason defeat ever, eclipsing a 30‑point loss to the Lakers in April 2003 . For the Spurs, it was their highest-scoring playoff performance since a 145–105 win over Denver on May 4, 1983 .
Wembanyama Leads with Authority
Victor Wembanyama starred with 19 points and 15 rebounds, anchoring both ends of the floor . His aggressive start—opening with a thunderous dunk after the Spurs missed their first three shots—set the tone for a team-wide onslaught . He later reflected, “I loved how everyone had everybody’s back (defensively)… Tonight looked like a system that worked” .