Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Edwards put on a show but Spurs win Game 3
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108 in Game 3 of their conference semifinals on May 8, taking a 2-1 series lead, with Victor Wembanyama scoring 39 points and Anthony Edwards leading the Timberwolves with 32 points. The series shifts back to Minnesota for Game 4 on May 10, with the Spurs holding a narrow edge in key statistical areas like interior scoring and efficiency despite the Timberwolves outrebounding them.
The San Antonio Spurs extended their playoff series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 115-108 victory in Game 3 on May 8, securing a 2-1 advantage as the conference semifinals shift to Minnesota for Game 4. Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic performance for the Spurs, recording 39 points on 13-of-18 shooting, 15 rebounds, five blocks, and a steal in 37 minutes, becoming the fourth player in NBA history to achieve at least 35 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks in a single playoff game. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists, though his shooting efficiency was lower than Wembanyama’s, with 12-of-26 field goals and three three-pointers. The Spurs outscored the Timberwolves 46-38 in the paint, despite being outrebounded 54-48 overall. Both teams shot similarly from three-point range, with the Spurs at 36% and the Timberwolves at 35%. The Spurs built a 15-point lead at one point but faced a strong comeback from the Timberwolves before closing out the game. Game 4 is scheduled for May 10 at 7:30 p.m. ET, with the winner of Game 3 historically favored to take the series. The Spurs now hold the momentum heading into the final in Minnesota.
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