Spurs rout Timberwolves 133-95 to even series

The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday, May 6, 2026, in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, with rookie guard Stephon Castle leading all scorers with 21 points as San Antonio evened the series at 1-1 at Frost Bank Center.

Quarter-by-quarter breakdown

First quarter

San Antonio set the tone early with a 24-17 opening quarter. The Spurs were sharper on both ends, limiting Minnesota’s half-court rhythm while building a modest lead through efficient ball movement and control of the glass.

Second quarter

The game swung decisively in the second. San Antonio outscored Minnesota 35-18 in the period and took a 59-35 lead into halftime. The Spurs generated clean looks from the perimeter, got to the foul line, and kept the Timberwolves from finding consistent scoring options.

Third quarter

Any thought of a Minnesota push was answered in the third. The Spurs added 39 points in the quarter and stretched the margin to 98-63 entering the fourth. San Antonio continued to play through multiple creators, and its pace and spacing kept the Timberwolves on the back foot.

Fourth quarter

Minnesota posted its highest-scoring quarter with 32 points in the fourth, but the outcome had long been in hand. San Antonio still scored 35 in the final period, maintaining its offensive standard and closing out a complete 48-minute performance without allowing the lead to tighten.

Key performers

Stephon Castle, Spurs: 21 points to lead all scorers and give San Antonio a steady offensive anchor.

Victor Wembanyama, Spurs: 19 points and 15 rebounds, a two-way presence who controlled the interior and finished as one of the most impactful players on the floor.

Dylan Harper, Spurs: Team-high 5 assists as San Antonio finished with 29 assists and consistently created quality shots.

Julius Randle, Timberwolves: Led Minnesota with 12 points in a difficult offensive night for the visitors.

Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves: 10 rebounds, though Minnesota could not turn its interior size into enough second-chance production or efficient offense.

NerdSports Stat: San Antonio scored at least 24 points in every quarter and won each quarter, while Minnesota never reached 20 points until the third and had no player score more than 12.

Game analysis

This was one of San Antonio’s most balanced playoff performances of the season. The Spurs shot 50.0% from the field, hit 16 of 39 from three-point range, and went 27 of 33 at the foul line. Just as important, they paired that efficiency with volume, finishing with 45 made field goals and 29 assists.

Minnesota never found comparable rhythm. The Timberwolves shot 39.8% overall, 30.0% from three, and 16 of 31 at the line. In a playoff road game, those numbers left very little margin for error, especially against a Spurs team that won the rebounding battle 55-43 and repeatedly turned stops into organized offense.

San Antonio’s control of the game showed up beyond the final margin. The Spurs built separation in the second quarter, expanded it in the third, and kept their structure throughout. Castle’s scoring lead, Wembanyama’s 19-point, 15-rebound line, and the team’s overall shot profile reflected a group that was comfortable, connected, and productive across the rotation.

For Minnesota, the biggest issue was the lack of a go-to scorer on this night. Julius Randle’s 12 points led the team, and Jaden McDaniels also finished with 12, but the Timberwolves did not have the kind of top-end offensive output needed to challenge a team scoring 133. The result was a game in which Minnesota spent most of the night trying to stabilize rather than pressure San Antonio.

Closing context

The result ties the Western Conference semifinal series 1-1 heading into Game 3, a meaningful response for a Spurs team that protected home court after splitting the first two games in San Antonio. Including the regular season, the Spurs stand at 62-20 overall, and Wednesday’s win gives them momentum as the series shifts to Minnesota.

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