Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points and the Spurs beat the Timberwolves 115-108 in Game 3 in Minneapolis. San Antonio now leads the series 2-1.
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points and the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108 in Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals on Thursday night in Minneapolis.
The win gave San Antonio a 2-1 lead in the series after the teams split the first two games. Wembanyama was the central force for the Spurs, while Stephon Castle added 13 points and 12 assists.
Minnesota was led by Anthony Edwards, who scored 32 points.
The result continued a strong response from San Antonio after its Game 2 win evened the series. Game 3 turned into a statement road victory for the Spurs, who now move within two wins of the next round.
No major factual disputes remain in the available reporting, and the official NBA game summary confirms the matchup and result.
Revision note
Published Game 3 recap with final score and series state.