Timberwolves-Spurs: Victor Wembanyama returns with a vengeance to lead San Antonio to 3-2 series lead

May 13, 2026 - 02:12

Victor Wembanyama made a statement in Game 5, leading the San Antonio Spurs to a crucial victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves and giving his team a 3-2 series lead. After a quiet performance in Game 4, the rookie phenom came out with a vengeance, scoring 14 points in the first quarter alone. He finished the night with 34 points, 12 rebounds, and 5 blocks, completely taking over on both ends of the floor.

The Spurs needed this response. Minnesota had stolen home-court advantage with a win in San Antonio, and the pressure was on the young Spurs to answer. Wembanyama did not disappoint. He hit three-pointers, finished lobs, and altered nearly every shot that came near the paint. His length and timing disrupted the Timberwolves' offense, forcing them into tough looks all night.

Karl-Anthony Towns fought hard for Minnesota, putting up 28 points and 10 rebounds, but he struggled with foul trouble and could not match Wembanyama's two-way impact. Anthony Edwards had a quiet night by his standards, scoring 22 points on 8-of-21 shooting. The Timberwolves had no answer for San Antonio's size and energy in the second half.

The series now shifts back to Minnesota for Game 6, where the Timberwolves will try to force a decisive Game 7. But the Spurs have all the momentum. Wembanyama is playing with confidence, and his teammates are feeding off it. San Antonio is now one win away from reaching the Western Conference Finals, a stunning achievement for a team that many expected to be a year or two away from serious contention.