Wembanyama's 39 Points, 15 Rebounds Lead Spurs to 2-1 Series Lead Over Timberwolves
Victor Wembanyama of the NBA San Antonio Spurs delivered another stellar performance with 39 points, 15 rebounds, and dominant defense, leading his team to a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, securing a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference playoff series.
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(Central News Agency, Minneapolis, May 8th, comprehensive foreign report) San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama delivered another representative performance in the NBA, scoring 39 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, while also showcasing destructive defense, leading his team to a 115-108 victory over the home team Minnesota Timberwolves, taking a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference playoff second round.
According to the Associated Press, Wembanyama shot 13-of-18 from the field and 10-of-12 from the free-throw line, adding 5 blocks, thoroughly demonstrating his dominance in the paint tonight. The Spurs have won two consecutive games after losing their first home game in this series.
Spurs guards De'Aaron Fox scored 17 points, and Stephon Castle had 13 points and 12 assists.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Naz Reid had 18 points and 9 rebounds. Although the Timberwolves managed to recover from the Spurs' early offensive onslaught through their defense, they were unable to turn the tide after allowing the Spurs to shoot 6-of-10 from three-point range in the crucial third quarter.
The two teams will continue with Game 4 at the Timberwolves' home court on the evening of the 10th local time (7:30 AM Taipei time on the 11th), and Game 5 of the series will return to San Antonio on the 12th (Taipei time on the 13th). (Compiled by: Chen Yiwei) 1150509
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(Central News Agency, Minneapolis, May 8th, comprehensive foreign report) San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama delivered another representative performance in the NBA, scoring 39 points and grabbing 15 rebounds, while also showcasing destructive defense, leading his team to a 115-108 victory over the home team Minnesota Timberwolves, taking a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference playoff second round.
According to the Associated Press, Wembanyama shot 13-of-18 from the field and 10-of-12 from the free-throw line, adding 5 blocks, thoroughly demonstrating his dominance in the paint tonight. The Spurs have won two consecutive games after losing their first home game in this series.
Spurs guards De'Aaron Fox scored 17 points, and Stephon Castle had 13 points and 12 assists.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards scored 32 points and grabbed 14 rebounds, while Naz Reid had 18 points and 9 rebounds. Although the Timberwolves managed to recover from the Spurs' early offensive onslaught through their defense, they were unable to turn the tide after allowing the Spurs to shoot 6-of-10 from three-point range in the crucial third quarter.
The two teams will continue with Game 4 at the Timberwolves' home court on the evening of the 10th local time (7:30 AM Taipei time on the 11th), and Game 5 of the series will return to San Antonio on the 12th (Taipei time on the 13th). (Compiled by: Chen Yiwei) 1150509
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