The fifth game of the NBA quarterfinals wrapped up early on May 13, with the San Antonio Spurs hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Texas. The home team secured a decisive 126-97 victory, taking a 3-2 lead in the series.
For the Spurs, center Victor Wembanyama stood out with a double-double of 27 points and 17 rebounds, adding five assists. Guard Dylan Harper also recorded a double-double with 12 points and 10 rebounds. Keldon Johnson chipped in 21 points, De’Aaron Fox added 18, and Stephon Castle contributed 17.
On the Timberwolves’ side, guard Anthony Edwards led the scoring with 20 points. Forward Jalen McDaniels added 17, Julius Randle posted a double-double of 17 points and 10 rebounds, and Cason Wallace had 16 points.
The next game between the two teams is scheduled for May 15 in Minnesota.
In the first round of the playoffs, San Antonio eliminated Portland 4-1, while Minnesota overcame Denver 4-2. The reigning NBA champion is the Oklahoma City Thunder, who defeated the Indiana Pacers in last year’s Finals.
