Spurs crush Timberwolves 133-95

The Spurs didn’t just beat the Timberwolves in Game 2 — they blew the doors off the series. San Antonio won 133-95 on Wednesday, May 6, evening the Western Conference semifinal at 1-1 and turning what looked like a tight matchup into a full-on reset. The score matters, but the way it happened matters more. This was a game where Minnesota stopped looking like the aggressor and started looking overwhelmed. ### How big was this, really? Huge. Minnesota lost by 38, which stands as the worst postseason defeat in franchise history. San Antonio also hung 133 points, its highest total in a playoff game since 1983. That’s not just “bad night” territory — that’s a game that forces both teams to rethink what this series actually is. ### Who set the tone? Victor Wembanyama did, even without needing a monster scoring night. He finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 2 blocks, which is basically the perfect Wembanyama line for a blowout — control without strain. He anchored the defense, cleaned the glass, and made Minnesota feel tiny around the rim. But the bigger point is that San Antonio didn’t need one guy to go nuclear. ### So where did the avalanche come from? Depth. Seven Spurs scored in double figures. That’s usually the clearest sign a defense has lost the plot, because it means the problem isn’t one hot hand — it’s every rotation, every closeout, every second effort. San Antonio led 24-17 after one quarter, then won the second 35-18 and the third 39-28. By the time the fourth started, the game was basically a formality. ### What went wrong for Minnesota? The offense cratered early, and then the defense followed it. The Timberwolves scored only 17 points in the first quarter and 35 in the entire first half. Once San Antonio started getting clean looks in transition and from the perimeter, Minnesota never found a counter. A playoff game can get away from you fast when your half-court offense stalls — and that’s exactly what happened here. ### Was this just a shooting fluke? Maybe a little, but not mostly. Blowouts always have some shooting noise in them. But this one looked more structural than random. San Antonio played with much better pace, moved the ball cleanly, and got contributions all over the floor. Minnesota looked late to actions and a step slow on recoveries. That usually points to execution and composure, not just bad luck. ### Does Game 1 still matter? Yes — but differently now. Minnesota stole the opener 104-102, which gave it the early edge and home-court pressure on San Antonio. But a split in San Antonio means the Spurs got what they needed. The series is now effectively a best-of-five, and the emotional shape of it changed in one night. Instead of Minnesota pressing for control, both teams are starting over. ### What should we watch in Game 3? Minnesota’s response. Not just whether Anthony Edwards or the Wolves score more, but whether they can reestablish the physical tone that helped them win Game 1. For San Antonio, the question is simpler — can it keep turning this into a depth game instead of a star duel? If the Spurs keep getting balanced scoring and Wembanyama keeps owning the paint, this gets dangerous for Minnesota fast. ### Bottom line Game 2 didn’t end the series. But it did puncture the idea that Minnesota had grabbed control. The Timberwolves still have home court. The Spurs now have the scarier ceiling.