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The San Antonio Spurs are officially heading to the Western Conference Finals for the first time since 2017, and the vibes in South Texas have never been higher. Following a 139-109 shellacking of the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night, the biggest story wasn’t the final score; it was the touching moment between the two French […] The post Spurs news: Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert share special moment after Game 6 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are currently gearing up for Game 6 of their second round series against the San Antonio Spurs on Friday evening. The Timberwolves currently trail this series 3-2 after dropping Game 5 in blowout fashion on the road earlier this week. In that game, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama took full advantage of his […] The post Skip Bayless calls for Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert to be benched vs. Victor Wembanyama for Game 6 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The loudest number from San Antonio’s 126-97 Game 5 win was not Victor Wembanyama’s 27 points or even the series lead. It was the 68-36…

Mike Conley Jr. could only watch—and that was exactly the problem for him. Fortunately, they survived. The Minnesota Timberwolves escaped the San Antonio Spurs, 114-109, in Game 4 at Target Center on Sunday to tie their second-round series, 2-2. There were nail-biting moments in the closing minutes, but the Timberwolves stayed poised to complete the […] The post Mike Conley Jr. makes bench confession after Timberwolves’ wild Game 4 ending vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

With the injury to Donte DiVincenzo and a few pieces of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ backcourt, they have had to adjust on the fly. Included in those adjustments from head coach Chris Finch has been an increased reliance on a big lineup consisting of Rudy Gobert, Julius Randle, and Naz Reid on the frontcourt. In Game […] The post Rudy Gobert’s hilarious exchange with reporter about Timberwolves’ size appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Anthony Edwards capitalized on Victor Wembanyama's ejection and powered Minnesota to victory in Game 4.

The 2026 NBA Western Conference Semifinals continue as we’re back with a prediction and pick for this pivotal Game 4 tilt. The San Antonio Spurs will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 4, San Antonio leading 2-1. Check our NBA Playoffs odds series for the Spurs-Timberwolves prediction and pick. The San Antonio Spurs took Game 3 on the road […] The post Spurs vs. Timberwolves 2026 NBA Western Conference Semifinals Game 4 prediction, odds, pick appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama laughed off the cuts on his arms after the Spurs’ Game 3 win, joking that physical battles are expected against the Timberwolves.

Victor Wembanyama is not just the future of the NBA; he is the present, and he is absolutely terrifying. After the San Antonio Spurs grabbed a 2-1 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a gutsy 115-108 victory on Friday night, it became clear that the “Alien” has officially found his postseason rhythm. While Wembanyama […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reveals close relationship with Gregg Popovich after Game 3 win appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Who is putting Alperen Şengün and Rudy Gobert in elite conversations? You have to be highly rated before you can become overrated.

“Don’t talk French to me” - Draymond Green says Victor Wembanyama must set his friendship with Rudy Gobert aside to eliminate the Wolves Basketball Network

Rudy Gobert joined the conversation of Victor Wembanyama's controversial 12-block performance with a playful remark.

On Monday, the Minnesota Timberwolves scraped by with a 104-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. It wasn’t enough for the defensive-oriented Spurs, despite Victor Wembanyama making history with 12 blocks. However, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch questioned the legitimacy of Wembanyama’s blocks, accusing him of goaltending […] The post Chris Finch doubles down on Victor Wembanyama’s blocks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves opened their second-round series with a 104-102 win over the San Antonio Spurs, and while Rudy Gobert drew early attention for his defense, Julius Randle played an equally critical role in limiting Victor Wembanyama. According to ESPN’s Michael C. Wright, Minnesota’s defensive approach shifted as the game progressed. Gobert, a four-time Defensive […] The post Why Timberwolves’ Julius Randle also deserves flowers for shutting down Victor Wembanyama in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama was the center of attraction when the San Antonio Spurs hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center on Monday. Although they lost, 104-102, Wembanyama displayed why he was the unanimous choice for Defensive Player of the Year, as he finished with a […] The post Victor Wembanyama makes unwanted Spurs history in Game 1 debacle vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

As soon as Anthony Edwards began talking smack to the San Antonio Spurs, fans of the Minnesota Timberwolves probably said, “Okay, we’re good.” The Timberwolves escaped with a two-point win, 104-102, stunning the Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round series at Frost Bank Center on Monday. Edwards, who returned from a knee injury, came […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch has hilarious admission on Anthony Edwards’ return appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Before San Antonio took on Minnesota in round two of the 2026 NBA playoffs, according to a report, Victor Wembanyama thinks he's a better defender than the Wolves' big man, Rudy Gobert.

The Minnesota Timberwolves silenced the crowd at Frost Bank Center on Monday after they upset the San Antonio Spurs, 104-102, in Game 1 of their second-round series. The sixth-seeded Timberwolves held on despite the late rally of the second-seeded Spurs. San Antonio even had the chance to steal the win, but Julian Champagnie missed the […] The post Timberwolves’ Chris Finch calls out Victor Wembanyama’s questionable blocks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama ignited the Frost Bank Center crowd right away without dunking. The San Antonio Spurs star protected the rim immediately with an opening game swat to get the fans fired up. But that Monday block eventually became a prelude to a record-breaking NBA Playoffs mark against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wembanyama blocked an astonishing 10 […] The post Victor Wembanyama sets NBA record with absurd block total vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama's 7 blocks in the first half helps him make NBA history in Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The NBA Playoffs second round started out in defensive fashion inside the Frost Bank Center. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves became an anticipated first postseason battle. And both executed tone-setting defensive moves right away. Wemby picked up on a driving layup and protected the rim with […] The post Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert trade defensive blows early in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards will come off the bench in Game 1 against the San Antonio Spurs.

The Minnesota Timberwolves announced their starting lineup for Game 1 vs the San Antonio Spurs after a final Anthony Edwards injury update. The post Timberwolves Announce Anthony Edwards News, Starting Lineup For Game 1 Vs Spurs appeared first on HEAVY.
