Spurs Dominate with 38-Point Victory, Timberwolves Suffer Worst Playoff Loss in Franchise History
In the NBA Western Conference Semifinals, the San Antonio Spurs, led by Victor Wembanyama, secured a decisive 133-95 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, tying the series at 1-1. The Timberwolves suffered their worst playoff loss in franchise history, while the Spurs demonstrated strong resilience.
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(Central News Agency, San Antonio, May 6, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Led by Victor Wembanyama's 19 points and 15 rebounds, a 'double-double' performance, the San Antonio Spurs today defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95, tying the NBA Western Conference Semifinals series at 1-1.
The Timberwolves suffered a crushing 38-point defeat in this game, breaking their franchise record for the largest point differential loss in playoff history. The Timberwolves' previous worst playoff loss was by 30 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 29, 2003.
Wembanyama (Victor Wembanyama) showed a strong offensive intent from the start today, and the Spurs quickly emerged from the shadow of their first game loss.
Although the Spurs missed their first three shots, Wembanyama immediately drove into the paint, completing a one-handed dunk to open the scoring.
In the second quarter, Spurs rookie Carter Bryant completed a two-handed dunk, scoring his first points in this series; Wembanyama then hit a three-pointer, helping the Spurs extend their lead to 43-26.
The Timberwolves scored only 35 points in the first half, with a field goal percentage of 29.8% and a dismal 2-for-15 from three-point range, trailing by 24 points at halftime. Their slump further widened in the second half, at one point reaching as much as 47 points.
With only 10 minutes left in the game, both teams had substituted their main players, with the Spurs leading 104-66. The only remaining suspense was the final winning margin.
The 2.24-meter tall Wembanyama also had 2 blocks, leading the Spurs to one of their highest playoff scores in franchise history since their 145-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the 1983 Western Conference Semifinals.
The Spurs had multiple players contributing today, with Stephon Castle scoring 21 points and De'Aaron Fox adding 16 points. The team's overall field goal percentage was 50%, and their three-point percentage was an impressive 41%.
The Spurs, ranked second in the Western Conference, quickly adjusted and rebounded after their unexpected loss in the first game, re-establishing their status as a strong contender.
For the Timberwolves, star guard Anthony Edwards, limited by a hyperextended left knee injury, continued to come off the bench today with restricted playing time. He, along with Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, and Terrence Shannon Jr., each scored a team-high 12 points.
Games 3 and 4 of the series will be held on May 8 and 10, US time, in Minneapolis. (Compiled by Tsai Chia-min) 1150507
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(Central News Agency, San Antonio, May 6, Comprehensive Foreign Report) Led by Victor Wembanyama's 19 points and 15 rebounds, a 'double-double' performance, the San Antonio Spurs today defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95, tying the NBA Western Conference Semifinals series at 1-1.
The Timberwolves suffered a crushing 38-point defeat in this game, breaking their franchise record for the largest point differential loss in playoff history. The Timberwolves' previous worst playoff loss was by 30 points against the Los Angeles Lakers on April 29, 2003.
Wembanyama (Victor Wembanyama) showed a strong offensive intent from the start today, and the Spurs quickly emerged from the shadow of their first game loss.
Although the Spurs missed their first three shots, Wembanyama immediately drove into the paint, completing a one-handed dunk to open the scoring.
In the second quarter, Spurs rookie Carter Bryant completed a two-handed dunk, scoring his first points in this series; Wembanyama then hit a three-pointer, helping the Spurs extend their lead to 43-26.
The Timberwolves scored only 35 points in the first half, with a field goal percentage of 29.8% and a dismal 2-for-15 from three-point range, trailing by 24 points at halftime. Their slump further widened in the second half, at one point reaching as much as 47 points.
With only 10 minutes left in the game, both teams had substituted their main players, with the Spurs leading 104-66. The only remaining suspense was the final winning margin.
The 2.24-meter tall Wembanyama also had 2 blocks, leading the Spurs to one of their highest playoff scores in franchise history since their 145-105 victory over the Denver Nuggets in the 1983 Western Conference Semifinals.
The Spurs had multiple players contributing today, with Stephon Castle scoring 21 points and De'Aaron Fox adding 16 points. The team's overall field goal percentage was 50%, and their three-point percentage was an impressive 41%.
The Spurs, ranked second in the Western Conference, quickly adjusted and rebounded after their unexpected loss in the first game, re-establishing their status as a strong contender.
For the Timberwolves, star guard Anthony Edwards, limited by a hyperextended left knee injury, continued to come off the bench today with restricted playing time. He, along with Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels, and Terrence Shannon Jr., each scored a team-high 12 points.
Games 3 and 4 of the series will be held on May 8 and 10, US time, in Minneapolis. (Compiled by Tsai Chia-min) 1150507
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