Spurs blow out Timberwolves by 30

San Antonio didn’t just bounce back in Game 2 — it blew the series open for a night. The Spurs crushed the Timberwolves 133-95 on May 6, tying the Western Conference semifinal 1-1 and flipping the mood of the matchup in one shot. After losing Game 1 by two points, they answered with defense, pace, and wave after wave of scoring. The result was Minnesota’s worst playoff loss ever and San Antonio’s biggest postseason win since 1983. (nba.com) ### How bad was the blowout? Really bad. San Antonio led 24-17 after one quarter, then buried Minnesota with a 35-18 second and a 39-28 third. By the time the fourth quarter started, the game was basically over. The Spurs won by 38 points, which is the kind of margin that changes how a series feels even if it only counts as one win. (espn.com)anyama was the center of everything, even without a giant scoring total. He finished with 19 points and 15 rebounds, protected the rim, and kept Minnesota uncomfortable all night. Stephon Castle led San Antonio in scoring with 21 points, and the bigger story might be that six Spurs finished in double figures. That tells you this wasn’t one guy getting hot — it was a full-system avalanche. (newsday.com) ### Why did the game swing so hard? The Spurs turned the game into their kind of game. They defended cleanly, ran hard, and never let Minnesota settle into half-court rhythm. NBA.com’s Game 2 takeaway pointed to San Antonio’s overwhelming start and the team’s habit of responding after losses. That showed up again here — the Spurs hadn(newsday.com)orrection. (nba.com) ### What went wrong for Minnesota? The Timberwolves never got control of the pace, and once the deficit grew, the game started to unravel. Their offense produced only 17 points in the first quarter and 18 in the second, which meant they were chasing from almost the opening tip. Julius Randle led Minnesota with 12 points, but that number says a lot by itself — nobody on the Wolves imposed himself on the game. (espn.com) ### Why does “worst postseason loss” matter? Because it turns a normal series split into something louder. A two-point Game 1 win had Minnesota looking steady. A 38-point Game 2 loss makes everyone ask whether the matchup is less stable than it looked 48 hours earlier. Franchise-history stats can be a little dramatic, sure, but this one lands because it shows how completely San Antonio controlled the game. (newsday.com) ### Does this actually change the series? Yes — not in the standings beyond 1-1, but in the leverage. Minnesota stole home court in Game 1. San Antonio took the emotional edge back in Game 2. Now the series shifts to Target Center for Game 3 on Friday, May 8, with the teams suddenly feeling a lot more even than they did after the opener. (nba.com) ### What should you watch next? Watch whether the Spurs can bring the same defensive pressure on the road, and whether Minnesota can slow San Antonio’s depth. Blowouts don’t always carry over. But this one exposed something real — the Spurs can win without asking Wembanyama to score 35, because their defense and balance can break a game first. (newsday.com)e-t66556)) ### Bottom line Game 2 was more than a response. It was San Antonio showing the series might be on its terms if Minnesota can’t control tempo and survive the Spurs’ depth for 48 minutes. (nba.com)