Spurs even West semis with 133-95 Game 2 rout of Timberwolves

San Antonio didn’t just bounce back in Game 2 — it basically erased Game 1 in one night. The Spurs hammered the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday, May 6, tying the Western Conference semifinal at 1-1 and turning what looked like a tense series into a fresh start. The score was ugly. The way it happened was uglier. Minnesota never led after the opening minutes, and San Antonio kept pushing until the margin hit 47. (espn.com) ### How one-sided was this? Very. The Spurs won every quarter, shot 50% from the field, hit 16 threes, and finished with a 29-19 edge in assists. They also dominated the glass 55-43, scored 58 points in the paint, and turned the game into a track meet with 29 fast-break points. Minnesota, meanwhile, coughed it up 22 times and shot just 16-for-31 at(espn.com)ff game spiral fast. (espn.com) ### Who set the tone? Victor Wembanyama did, even without needing a monster scoring night. He finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds, and 2 blocks, and the bigger thing was the feel of the game whenever he was on the floor — Minnesota got crowded at the rim and rushed into bad decisions. NBA.com’s playoff live blog noted he was one of seven Spurs (espn.com)solo rescue, but a full-team avalanche. (nba.com) ### So where did the extra offense come from? From basically everywhere. ESPN’s box score shows balanced production all over San Antonio’s rotation, and the early burst mattered most. The Spurs went from a 24-17 first quarter lead to a 59-35 halftime cushion, then blew the (nba.com)e stopped looking like the grinder they won in Game 1 and started looking like a depth test they couldn’t pass. (espn.com) ### What happened to Minnesota? The short version — nothing worked at the same time. Julius Randle led the Wolves with just 12 points, and no Minnesota scorer ever bent the game enough to force San Antonio out of rhythm. The Timberwolves managed only 17 points in the first quarter and 18 in the second, which meant they were buried before halftime. (espn.com)le, and not getting downhill cleanly, a playoff road game can get away in a hurry. (espn.com) ### Why does the “franchise history” part matter? Because this wasn’t just a loss. It was the Timberwolves’ largest postseason defeat ever. That matters in a series because blowouts don’t count extra on the scoreboard, but they do change the emotional math. Minnesota came into Game 2 feeling great after stealing home court in Game 1. It leaves head(espn.com)ans more than this one. (espn.co.uk) ### Does this change the series? Yes — but not in the simple “momentum solved everything” way. The real shift is structural. Minnesota’s Game 1 win gave it immediate control. San Antonio’s Game 2 rout took that control back before the series moved north. ESPN’s schedule listing has Game 3 in Minneapolis on Friday, May 8, so now the Wolves have(espn.co.uk), defense, and shotmaking all click together, this matchup can tilt hard and fast. (africa.espn.com) ### What should you watch next? Minnesota’s offense, first. If the Timberwolves can’t get cleaner possessions against Wembanyama and cut down the live-ball mistakes, they’ll keep feeding San Antonio transition chances. Second, watch whether the Spurs can recreate this kind of balance away from home. Seven guys in double figures is t(africa.espn.com). (nba.com) ### Bottom line? Game 2 didn’t end the series. But it did wipe out Minnesota’s early edge and remind everyone why San Antonio won 62 games. The Spurs didn’t just answer the Timberwolves. They overwhelmed them. (espn.co.uk)