The San Antonio Spurs had a chance to steal Game 4 from the Minnesota Timberwolves after Victor Wembanyama's second-quarter ejection. They won't excuse the loss.
The San Antonio Spurs had a chance to steal Game 4 from the Minnesota Timberwolves after Victor Wembanyama's second-quarter ejection. They won't excuse the loss.
The second-year guard is checking the 6-foot-9 veteran more than anyone else in the Spurs vs. Timberwolves series, and having a lot of success except for one specific part of the game.
The NBA announced Monday afternoon that San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama will face no additional punishment for his Flagrant 2 foul on Naz Reid in Game 4.
San Antonio got huge contributions from their trio of guards and backup center after Wemby got tossed, but couldn't close the deal in Minneapolis as Anthony Edwards keyed a comeback for the Timberwolves.
After Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson came to his aid through monologue.
Frustrated with the physicality, Wembanyama wound up and clocked the Timberwolves' big man to earn the first ejection of his career in the second quarter of a crucial road playoff game.
The San Antonio Spurs, now deep in the second round of the playoffs, have felt a brotherly connection with each other all season. It's largely to thank for their success.
The San Antonio Spurs are undefeated on the road in the postseason, and they know Sunday night's game will feature a Minnesota team that will fight desperately to avoid a 3-1 deficit.
Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards dropped 32 points in Game 3, but only five of them came in the fourth quarter as the San Antonio Spurs secured a 2-1 series lead.
San Antonio's series against the Timberwolves has looked more like rugby than basketball at times, but the Spurs are forcing their way through it instead of shying away.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are trying to push Victor Wembanyama away from the rim, but San Antonio's star shot blocker is ready for the physical challenge.
The San Antonio Spurs took back home court advantage Friday night with a Game 3 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. They leaned heavily on Victor Wembanyama.
Victor Wembanyama finished with 39 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks, carrying San Antonio to a huge road win that shifts the series to 2-1 in their favor.
The Minnesota Timberwolves faced a unique defensive game plan in Game 2. They're hopeful they can outsmart it at home in Game 3 against the San Antonio Spurs.
San Antonio Spurs veteran Devin Vassell had reason to be proud of himself after Game 2. Instead, he's focused on helping his team handle business on the road.
Despite Victor Wembanyama and De'Aaron Fox combining for 21 points in Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the San Antonio Spurs aren't pressing panic.
Anthony Edwards pitched an efficient outing off the bench in Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs, leaving them with adjustments to make for Wednesday night.
The San Antonio Spurs made clear their lack of worry regarding Stephon Castle's physical defense after the guard fouled out of Game 1 vs. the Minnesota Timberwolves.