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The Spurs locked down the paint against the Wolves to win Game 5 of their Western Conference Semifinals series.<\/p>\n
Enjoy the best of the\u00a02026 NBA Playoffs<\/a>, presented by Google, with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news and highlights from Tuesday\u2019s action.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (27 pts, 17 pts, 5 ast, 3 blk)<\/a> and the Spurs dominated the paint en route to defeating the Timberwolves 126-97, taking a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference Semifinals series.<\/p>\n What we know about Tuesday\u2019s game<\/p>\n The Spurs and Timberwolves will hook up again on Friday at 9:30 ET on Prime. MAY 12, 2026 \/ 11:15 ET<\/p>\n Tuesday\u2019s result<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (27 pts, 17 pts, 5 ast, 3 blk)<\/a> is your top performer of the night.<\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 11:05 ET<\/p>\n Postgame Presser: Timberwolves-Spurs<\/p>\n LIVE: Timberwolves\/Spurs Game 5 Postgame Presser<\/p>\n NBA Playoffs presented by @Google<\/a> https:\/\/t.co\/WNQQVKoFGF<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 10:51 ET<\/p>\n One time for Victor Wembanyama<\/p>\n Wemby starred in Game 5!<\/p>\n 27 PTS Spurs take a 3-2 series lead in the West Semis \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/i8xNS0lNtV<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 10:44 ET<\/p>\n Spurs win 126-97<\/p>\n San Antonio took control in the third quarter and never looked back, dominating the paint against the Timberwolves to take a 3-2 lead in the series.<\/p>\n The Spurs earned a 68-36 advantage in points in the paint, leading by as many as 30 in the contest. San Antonio shot 52.8% from the field and held Minnesota to 38.6% shooting.<\/p>\n \u201cJob\u2019s not finished. We have one more game to the Conference Finals,\u201d said Victor Wembanyama. (27 pts, 17 reb, 5 ast, 3 blk).<\/p>\n Wemby became the third-youngest player to put up 25 points, 15 rebounds and 5 assists in a Playoff game, behind Magic Johnson and Luka Don\u010di\u0107.<\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 10:37 ET<\/p>\n Benches empty on both sides<\/p>\n San Antonio\u2019s up 118-93 as the clock winds down. Keldon Johnson (21 pts on 8-of-11 shooting) knocked down a 3-pointer a moment ago, before Mitch Johnson pulled the regular rotation players.<\/p>\n Always fun to see Kelly Olynyk out there.<\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 10:33 ET<\/p>\n Dylan Harper soars<\/p>\n The Spurs rookie has 12 points, including this easy slam. His Dad, Ron, a high-flyer himself, would be proud.<\/p>\n Dylan Harper drives and slams it home \ud83d\udcaa<\/p>\n Spurs lead by 19 in Q4 of Game 5. pic.twitter.com\/DmrKFMTKxh<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 10:28 ET<\/p>\n Spurs in firm control<\/p>\n 106-89 Spurs with 6:05 to go in the fourth at Frost Bank Center.<\/p>\n San Antonio\u2019s earned a 60-34 advantage in points in the paint and pushed the ball out of Anthony Edwards\u2019 hands tonight, limiting him to 13 shot attempts.<\/p>\n The stars have been crucial in this series \u2014 tonight, Wembanyama (26 pts, 16 reb, 5 ast) has heartily outplayed Edwards (20 pts on 8-of-13 shooting).<\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 10:14 ET<\/p>\n Timberwolves drop an 8-0 run<\/p>\n Minnesota\u2019s managed to rally back into the game with a quick run to start the fourth quarter, capped by a brilliant stepback 3-pointer by Naz Reid (11 pts).<\/p>\n 93-81 with 9:34 to go in the game on NBC and Peacock.<\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 10:06 ET<\/p>\n Spurs up 91-73 at the break<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (26 pts, 15 reb) has been backed by surges from Keldon Johnson (16 pts), De\u2019Aaron Fox (14 pts) and Stephon Castle (13 pts) as San Antonio has handled every Minnesota surge tonight.<\/p>\n \u201cEvery time Minnesota\u2019s made a run, they\u2019ve had a counter. For a young team that hasn\u2019t been through these trials, that\u2019s a lot of growth in a short period of time,\u201d said Reggie Miller.<\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 9:50 ET<\/p>\n Spurs respond with 11-2 run<\/p>\n 72-63 with 5:09 to go in the third.<\/p>\n In this run, Stephon Castle got in the lane for a floater and a dunk on Rudy Gobert, as well as delivering a fadeaway jumper, while Keldon Johnson backed Anthony Edwards under the rim and put through a hook shot.<\/p>\n Score. Keldon Johnson and the Spurs lead by 7 in Q3 of Game 5. https:\/\/t.co\/AVAlYvaMHH<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/P37jADSEBv<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n The Spurs\u2019 physicality has the Timberwolves on the back foot.<\/p>\n Anthony Edwards is still being doubled near half court, and only Ayo Dosunmu (16 pts on 10 shots, 9 reb) is really flowing as the Wolves counterattack.<\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026.\/ 9:46 ET<\/p>\n Timberwolves rally to tie<\/p>\n 61-all with 7:26 remaining in the third, as the Timberwolves dig their way out of an 18-point deficit to tie it.<\/p>\n Jaden McDaniels (12 pts) and Anthony Edwards (12 pts) have both gotten loose early in the period.<\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 9:19 ET<\/p>\n Spurs up 59-47 at the half<\/p>\n San Antonio missed their final seven shots, but Minnesota was unable to make them pay as a physical second quarter wound down.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve got to continue to play together. Lean on our habits,\u201d said Keldon Johnson (8 pts, 2 reb).<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (21 pts, 11 reb) is the story of the contest so far. He\u2019s controlled the paint on both ends, while the Timberwolves have struggled to get going.<\/p>\n Ayo Dosunmu (9 pts, 7 reb) is the top scorer for Minnesota at the break, while Anthony Edwards (8 pts on 2-of-5 shooting) and Julius Randle (6 pts on 2-of-7 shooting) look to find their offense.<\/p>\n Randle\u2019s had several good midrange looks, but has been unable to bull his way to the basket. He and Jaden McDaniels (7 pts, 3 reb) are a team-low -16 at the half.<\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 9:10 ET<\/p>\n San Antonio in control<\/p>\n 54-40 Spurs with 4:23 to go in the second quarter, as the San Antonio defense locks down.<\/p>\n They\u2019re doubling Anthony Edwards nearly every time down the floor, forcing the ball out of his hands, and the other Timberwolves have been unable to make them pay.<\/p>\n Minnesota\u2019s also shooting 4-of-15 (26.7%) from 3-point range so far, hampering their offense.<\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 8:57 ET<\/p>\n Spurs surge into the second<\/p>\n San Antonio\u2019s started the second quarter on an 11-3 run, taking a 45-33 lead with 9:02 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n Victor Wembanyama (18 pts, 8 reb) has been dominant so far, while no one on the Timberwolves has cracked double figures.<\/p>\n Wemby in Q1:<\/p>\n 18 PTS (6-8 FGM) Spurs lead by 4 in Game 5. pic.twitter.com\/5Z39oF27Q4<\/a><\/p>\n \u2014 NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 8:41 ET<\/p>\n 8-0 run for the Timberwolves<\/p>\n 28-24 Spurs, but Minnesota\u2019s cutting back into it with just over two minutes to go.<\/p>\n Mike Conley Jr. knocked down a 3-pointer and dished an assist to Anthony Edwards for one during this streak, as the Wolves scrap.<\/p>\n MAY 12, 2026 \/ 8:25 ET<\/p>\n Wemby rolling early<\/p>\n 17-9 San Antonio as we tip under 8:00 minutes to go, as Victor Wembanyama (9 pts, 2 reb) forces a Minnesota timeout with a driving slam.<\/p>\n Wemby throws down a powerful one-hand slam. <\/p>\n MIN\/SAS Game 5 is LIVE on NBC & Peacock. pic.twitter.com\/3K8Chhz6lH<\/a><\/p>\n
\nPostgame Presser: Timberwolves-Spurs<\/a><\/p>\n
17 REB (career-high in a postseason game)
5 AST
3 BLK<\/p>\n
Celebrate with passion.<\/p>\n
6 REB
2 3PM<\/p>\n
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