Victor Wembanyama feasted for another historic night in Game 5, leading the Spurs one win away from the West Finals against Minnesota.
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs dominate Game 5, securing a wire-to-wire 126-96 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals.
Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama
Victor Wembanyama
MIN: 29.02
PTS: 24.32 (60.45%)
REB: 11.32
AS: 2.97
ST: 1
BL: 3.21
TO: 2.4
GM: 73
San Antonio earns the 3-2 series lead and now just one win away from reaching the Conference Finals for the first time in nearly a decade.
Wembanyama came back with a strong message following his infamous ejection in Game 4 for elbowing Naz Reid, finishing with a staggering 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks.
De'Aaron Fox added 18 points, while Keldon Johnson was huge off the bench with 21.
After the Wolves came back at the end of the first frame, the Spurs didn't turn back anymore to completely own the game, leading by as many as 30 points.
Anthony Edwards had 20 in a losing effort, as he and the Wolves will look to extend the series in Game 6 back to Minnesota.
The NBA world reacts to what has been a Wembanyama demolition against the Wolves.
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