By Greg Luca, Staff Writers | San Antonio Express-News (SAEN), 2026-05-06 23:23:26
2026年5月6日，周三，在圣安东尼奥霜冻银行中心举行的西部半决赛第二场下半场，圣安东尼奥马刺前锋维克托·文班亚马 (Victor Wembanyama) (1) 在一次进攻中祝贺前锋卡特·布莱恩特 (Carter Bryant) (11)。
文班亚马、福克斯领衔马刺大胜
马刺抹去了系列赛首战低迷表现的阴影，在周三于霜冻银行中心举行的西部半决赛第二场中轻松击败森林狼，以 133-95 狂胜对手。
这场比赛的分差仅略低于马刺队史季后赛最大分差纪录，此前纪录为1983年对阵丹佛掘金时取得的145-105大胜。
圣安东尼奥共有七名球员得分上双，配合防守端令人窒息的表现。系列赛目前大比分战成 1-1 平，第三场比赛将于周五晚上 8:30 在明尼苏达举行。
格雷格·卢卡 (Greg Luca)
马刺替补席火力全开
在文班亚马和其他首发球员在板凳席观战时，马刺的替补球员继续扩大领先优势。哈里森·巴恩斯 (Harrison Barnes) 得到 9 分，并在连续两个回合中得分，帮助圣安东尼奥将领先优势扩大到 44 分。
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尚帕尼在统治性的第三节飙中四记三分
2026年5月6日，周三，在圣安东尼奥霜冻银行中心举行的西部半决赛第二场下半场，圣安东尼奥马刺前锋朱利安·尚帕尼 (Julian Champagnie) (30) 在投中三分球后庆祝。
马刺在第一场比赛的失利以尚帕尼在右侧翼的三分投篮偏出而告终。但在第二场比赛中，尚帕尼并没有让那次错失的机会困扰自己，他在第三节外线四投全中，单节砍下 12 分。
凭借窒息般的防守和全部五名首发球员得分上双的表现，圣安东尼奥继续扩大巨大的领先优势，在第三节结束时以 98-63 领先。
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2026年5月6日，周三，在圣安东尼奥霜冻银行中心举行的西部半决赛第二场上半场，圣安东尼奥马刺后卫斯蒂芬·卡斯尔 (Stephon Castle) (5) 扣篮得分。
犯规数累积，但马刺继续扩大领先
在第一场比赛犯满离场后，马刺后卫斯蒂芬·卡斯尔在第二场第三节中段已领到四次犯规。卡斯尔在场上的 22 分钟内得到了全场最高的 19 分，但在接下来的比赛中，他需要控制好自己标志性的身体对抗防守。
2026年5月6日，周三，在圣安东尼奥霜冻银行中心举行的西部半决赛第二场上半场，圣安东尼奥马刺主教练米奇·约翰逊 (Mitch Johnson) 对一次判罚做出反应。
圣安东尼奥的凯尔登·约翰逊 (Keldon Johnson) 也身背四次犯规，而明尼苏达的杰登·麦克丹尼尔斯 (Jaden McDaniels) 和泰伦斯·香农 (Terrence Shannon) 也各有四次犯规。在第三节仅 7 分多钟的时间里，两队共被吹罚了 13 次犯规。
比赛的停顿并未阻止马刺扩大领先优势，尚帕尼连续命中两记三分球，在第三节末段将分差扩大到 30 分。
格雷格·卢卡
2026年5月6日，周三，在圣安东尼奥霜冻银行中心举行的西部半决赛第二场上半场，球迷们在现场观战。
卡斯尔与海兰德在 G2 发生冲突
在斯蒂芬·卡斯尔和海兰德 (Bones Hyland) 在一次跳球后发生争执后，裁判要求双方球队回到替补席进行官方录像回放。
起初，卡斯尔在两人争抢位置时推了海兰德。海兰德从短暂的踉跄中恢复后，走向卡斯尔并在中场附近推了他，而此时马刺早已获得了球权。哨声响起，裁判将两名球员分开，双方球员都围拢在潜在的冲突现场。
卡斯尔被判争抢球犯规，而海兰德则领到了一次技术犯规。
格雷格·卢卡
2026年5月6日，周三，在圣安东尼奥霜冻银行中心举行的西部半决赛第二场上半场，明尼苏达森林狼后卫泰伦斯·香农 (1) 在圣安东尼奥马刺后卫德文·瓦塞尔 (Devin Vassell) (24) 的防守下上篮。
凯文·奥康纳称马刺上半场表现为“纯粹的统治”
体育播客主持人兼 NBA 评论家凯文·奥康纳 (Kevin O’Connor) 在评价马刺目前在第二场比赛的表现时毫不犹豫。他称之为“纯粹的统治”。
马刺纯粹的统治。天哪，这简直是防守教学。
— 凯文·奥康纳 (@ KevinOConnor) 2026年5月7日
空接三分？马刺一切顺风顺水。
马刺后卫瓦塞尔在第三节完成了一记罕见的三分线外空接进球，他在接到尚帕尼的底线传球前起跳，并顺势将三分球投进。
就像他们画出的战术一样
ESPN pic.twitter.com/SkckLtEeUP
— 圣安东尼奥马刺 (@ spurs) 2026年5月7日
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巴克利对森林狼挑战文班感到印象深刻
查尔斯·巴克利 (Charles Barkley)，这位由 NBA 名宿转行的评论员，向来直言不讳。他今晚的观点是，森林狼在明知文班亚马会在禁区等待他们的情况下，仍坚持冲击篮筐，展现出了极大的勇气。
“如果有人盖了我 12 次帽，我不确定我还会不会继续往里冲。”
巴克利对森林狼坚持冲击内线的做法表示赞赏
pic.twitter.com/jxmzEPQRHS
— NBA on ESPN (@ ESPNNBA) 2026年5月6日
“这太酷了”
圣安东尼奥作家兼幽默作家谢伊·塞拉诺 (Shea Serrano) 对马刺官方助威团“豺狼团 (Jackals)”在马刺季后赛第二轮中提升表现的方式赞不绝口。
“哎呀，这太酷了。豺狼团基本上把马刺的比赛变成了足球赛，我们离球馆内燃放烟雾弹大概只有两周的时间了，哈哈，”塞拉诺在 X 上写道。
哎呀，这太酷了——豺狼团基本上把马刺的比赛变成了足球赛，我们离球馆内燃放烟雾弹大概只有两周的时间了，哈哈——感谢来自 @ ledger 的哥们尤金的助攻
pic.twitter.com/Wh7LG2j6Tc
— 谢伊·塞拉诺 (@ SheaSerrano) 2026年5月7日
福克斯、文班亚马助力马刺取得统治性半场领先
在第一场失利中合计仅得 21 分的令人失望表现后，马刺球星文班亚马和达龙·福克斯 (De’Aaron Fox) 在第二场承担起了进攻重任，两人在上半场共砍下 28 分，带领圣安东尼奥以 59-35 取得压倒性领先。
作为圣安东尼奥常规赛的两大得分手，文班亚马和福克斯在系列赛首战中三分球合计 12 投 0 中，但在周三的开局阶段，他们外线 4 投 3 中，配合他们在挡拆进攻中的不懈冲击。
当福克斯和文班亚马在半场结束前下场休息时，马刺继续高歌猛进，在不到两分钟的时间里连拿 11 分，将领先优势扩大到了大胜的范畴。
格雷格·卢卡
豺狼团展示巨型 Tifo 占领霜冻银行中心
2026年5月6日，周三，在圣安东尼奥霜冻银行中心举行的对阵明尼苏达森林狼的西部半决赛第二场赛前，马刺豺狼团展示了他们的第一面横幅，即 Tifo。
圣安东尼奥马刺的超级粉丝团体“豺狼团”在球队对阵明尼苏达森林狼的关键战役前，将季后赛氛围推向了新高度。
在霜冻银行中心内部，该团体展示了其首个“Tifo”——一种横跨看台的大型编排粉丝展示。这面由数十名粉丝高举的横幅向观众和球队传递了一个大胆的信息：“为共赢而生。”
莱玛·卡斯蒂略 (Rhyma Castillo)
戈贝尔被凯尔登·约翰逊粉丝“降温”
在比赛的一次短暂间隙中，一位坐在场边的马刺球迷用一把印有约翰逊头像的扇子对着鲁迪·戈贝尔 (Rudy Gobert) 扇风。体育记者贾里德·韦斯 (Jared Weiss) 捕捉到了这一时刻。
哈哈，这位女士正用凯尔登·约翰逊的头像扇子给鲁迪·戈贝尔扇风 pic.twitter.com/2wqCk8chdr
— 贾里德·韦斯 (@ JaredWeissNBA) 2026年5月7日
马刺建立本系列赛首次两位数领先
在这样一场强调身体对抗、以防守为核心的对决中，如此规模的领先优势通常很难获得。
格雷格·卢卡
2026年5月6日，周三，在圣安东尼奥霜冻银行中心举行的西部半决赛第二场中，圣安东尼奥马刺前锋维克托·文班亚马 (1) 在跳球中战胜明尼苏达森林狼的鲁迪·戈贝尔 (27)。
[文班亚马在 G2 进攻端进入状态](#wembanyama-gets-rolling offensively-in-game-2-022618)
在圣安东尼奥次轮系列赛开局缓慢后，马刺球星文班亚马在第二场比赛中找到了进攻节奏，开局便早早拿到 11 分。
文班亚马先是补扣得手，随后接到瓦塞尔的传球完成打三分。
他在第二节开局几分钟又添两球，先是近距离得分，随后补篮命中了自己的投篮。
进球加罚
— 圣安东尼奥马刺 (@ spurs) 2026年5月7日
格雷格·卢卡
防守在 G2 首节闪耀
马刺和森林狼不负众望，展现了一场防守至上的系列赛，两队在第一节合计投丢了前 12 次三分出手。
圣安东尼奥凭借福克斯和文班亚马合砍的 16 分以 24-17 领先，两人通过挡拆进攻摆脱了第一场的进攻低迷。
森林狼和马刺在三分线外均以 0 投 6 中开局，随后安东尼·爱德华兹 (Anthony Edwards) 为明尼苏达命中三分，福克斯则在首节最后一分钟为圣安东尼奥还以颜色。
比赛进行了九分钟，马刺和森林狼正合计追平威尔特·张伯伦 (Wilt Chamberlain) 保持的 NBA 单场三分球命中数最少纪录。
— 迈克·芬格 (Mike Finger) (@ mikefinger.bsky.social) 2026年5月6日晚上 9:07
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福克斯和文班亚马开局找回手感
在第一场失利中合计仅得 21 分后，福克斯和文班亚马在第二场开局找回了得分感觉，包揽了马刺队的前 11 分。
这对组合在前六次出手中共命中了五球。
在第一场比赛合计仅得 21 分后，维克托·文班亚马和达龙·福克斯今晚包揽了马刺队的前 11 分。
— 杰夫·麦克唐纳 (Jeff McDonald) (@ JMcDonald_SAEN) 2026年5月7日
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文班开局完成补扣
在表示自己第一场的精力过多集中在防守而非进攻后，文班亚马在第二场强势开局，在开赛几分钟内就完成了一次势大力沉的补扣。
文班亚马在周一的比赛中拿到了三双，其中 12 次盖帽创造了 NBA 季后赛单场纪录，但他仅得到 11 分。周三他仅用了大约四分钟就拿到了前 7 分。
格雷格·卢卡
一记远投三分
在赛前不久发布在明尼苏达森林狼官方 X 账号上的一段视频显示，森林狼中锋戈贝尔在球场边接受了马刺对手兼同胞文班亚马的一个简短且具运动家精神的拥抱。
这并不令人意外。但当文班跑开后，仍坐在场边折叠椅上的戈贝尔随手扔出一记三分球。空心入网。
— 明尼苏达森林狼 (@ Timberwolves) 2026年5月7日
因尼克斯比赛超时，跳球时间推迟
马刺与森林狼的比赛跳球时间似乎晚于原定的晚上 8:30。目前尚未公布官方原因，但尼克斯对阵费城的比赛正在超时进行中。
马刺-森林狼 G2 赛前画面
若马刺今晚获胜，市中心面包店计划免费赠送
如果马刺击败森林狼，该餐厅计划向在商务街行驶的球迷发放 500 个免费的康查面包 (conchas)，这是组织者称之为该市“马刺胜利大道”活动的一部分。
特雷·洛佩兹 (Trey Lopez)
关键 G2 前，马刺球员着装清爽休闲
2026年5月6日，瓦塞尔抵达霜冻银行中心，准备参加圣安东尼奥马刺对阵明尼苏达森林狼的关键战役。
西部半决赛第二场的比赛日穿搭
莱玛·卡斯蒂略
马刺教练回应森林狼对干扰球的担忧
在明尼苏达主帅克里斯·芬奇 (Chris Finch) 在周二的媒体采访中暗示文班亚马周一的盖帽中至少有四个可能是干扰球后，圣安东尼奥主帅米奇·约翰逊在第二场比赛跳球前淡化了这一担忧。
文班亚马在周一的失利中贡献了三双并盖帽 12 次，创造了 NBA 季后赛单场盖帽纪录。
圣安东尼奥马刺主教练米奇·约翰逊谈到明尼苏达声称文班亚马在第一场的 12 个盖帽中有一些应该是干扰球时表示：“比赛中有很多没吹的判罚。我没有回头去追踪所有的判罚或记录下所有的判罚。” pic.twitter.com/tZsrrEaBra
— 马刺国度 (@ Spurs_Nation) 2026年5月6日
格雷格·卢卡
2026年5月6日，周三，在圣安东尼奥霜冻银行中心举行的对阵明尼苏达森林狼的西部半决赛第二场赛前，圣安东尼奥马刺前锋卡特·布莱恩特（中）进行热身。
[马刺新秀布莱恩特将在 G2 复出](#spurs- rookie-bryant-set-to-return-for-game-2-004620)
后卫布莱恩特在周三跳球前不久告诉记者他可以参加第二场比赛，马刺在几分钟后正式确认，在球队伤病报告中将布莱恩特列为“出战”。
这位 20 岁的新秀因在练习中右脚扭伤缺席了周一的比赛，此前被列为出战成疑。他在马刺首轮对阵波特兰的所有五场比赛中均替补出场，但在其中三场比赛中出场时间不足 6 分钟。
2026年5月6日，周三，在圣安东尼奥霜冻银行中心举行的对阵明尼苏达森林狼的西部半决赛第二场赛前，圣安东尼奥马刺前锋卡特·布莱恩特（右）进行热身。
卡特·布莱恩特告诉记者他今晚可以出战，但马刺官方尚未发布正式消息。
— 汤姆·奥斯本 (Tom Orsborn) (@ tom_orsborn) 2026年5月7日
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“这就是社区，”鲍文谈到圣安东尼奥忠实的粉丝群体时说，“当你成为真正特别的事物的一部分时……我们很幸运。”
肖恩·埃利奥特、布鲁斯·鲍文在 G2 前分享夺冠经验
周三晚上，两位圣安东尼奥马刺传奇球星出现在霜冻银行中心，观看球队对阵明尼苏达森林狼的第二场比赛。
莱玛·卡斯蒂略
森林狼教练更新爱德华兹、多孙穆的状态
明尼苏达主帅芬奇在周三跳球前不久表示，球星爱德华兹有望“多打几分钟”。在周一的第一场胜利中，他在膝伤复出后的首场比赛中打了 25 分钟。
因右小腿拉伤缺席过去两场比赛的后卫阿约·多孙穆 (Ayo Dosunmu) 也将在第二场比赛中复出。在被交易到明尼苏达后，他在常规赛场均得到 14.4 分，但在首轮对阵丹佛的第四场胜利中爆发砍下 43 分，成为联盟中讨论度最高的球员之一。
格雷格·卢卡
维克托·文班亚马和马刺在霜冻银行中心迎战森林狼。
尽管输掉 G1，马刺在拉斯维加斯仍被看好
在明尼苏达以 104-102 赢得第一场比赛且双方领先优势均未超过 9 分后，圣安东尼奥在第二场比赛中被设定为 10.5 分的让分热门。
马刺在第一场比赛中也是 10.5 分的热门，但却在主场爆冷告负，遭遇了森林狼在季后赛氛围中典型的顽强抵抗。但拉斯维加斯能赚钱是有原因的。圣安东尼奥在常规赛的主场战绩为 32 胜 8 负，且在整个赛季中，马刺每百回合比森林狼多得 5.3 分。
拉斯维加斯的盘口通常不会错，尤其是连续两次，但是……我真的完全看不懂这个让分。 https://t.co/lgYGhujX1N
— 杰夫·麦克唐纳 (@ JMcDonald_SAEN) 2026年5月6日
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马刺与森林狼于晚上 8:30 开启 G2 跳球
在文班亚马和福克斯在第一场进攻端表现哑火后，所有目光都将集中在圣安东尼奥这两位核心得分手身上，看他们能否在第二场比赛中迎来反弹。
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Victor Wembanyama, De’Aaron Fox lead Spurs’ Game 2 rout
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) congratulates forward Carter Bryant (11) on a play during the second half of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Wembanyama, Fox lead Spurs in a blowout
Erasing a letdown performance in the series opener, the Spurs cruised to a rout in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals series against the Timberwolves, winning 133-95 on Wednesday in the Frost Bank Center.
The margin was just shy of the largest blowout in playoff history for the Spurs, chasing a 145-105 win against Denver in 1983.
Seven San Antonio players scored in double figures, complementing a stifling performance on the defensive end. The series is level at 1-1 entering Game 3 at 8:30 p.m. Friday in Minnesota.
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Spurs reserves pouring it on
With Victor Wembanyama and the rest of the starters watching from the bench, the Spurs reserves continue to extend the lead. Harrison Barnes has nine points, scoring on back-to-back possessions as San Antonio pushed the margin to 44 points.
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Champagnie drills four 3s in dominant third quarter
San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) reacts after making a three-pointer during the second half of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
The Spurs’ Game 1 loss ended with Julian Champagnie misfiring on a 3-point attempt from the right wing. But Champagnie hasn’t let one missed opportunity haunt him in Game 2, knocking down all four 3-point attempts on the way to 12 points in the third quarter.
With suffocating defense and all five starters scoring in double figures, San Antonio continues to extend a massive lead, up 98-63 as the third quarter closes.
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San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) dunks the ball during the first half of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Fouls piling up, but Spurs continue to grow lead
After fouling out of Game 1, Spurs guard Stephon Castle has four fouls midway through the third quarter of Game 2. Castle has scored a game-high 19 points in 22 minutes on the court but will need to manage his typically physical defense down the stretch.
San Antonio Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson reacts to a play during the first half of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Keldon Johnson also has four fouls for San Antonio, while Jaden McDaniels and Terrence Shannon each have four for Minnesota. The teams were whistled for a combined 13 fouls in just more than seven minutes of third-quarter action.
The lulls haven’t stopped the Spurs from extending their lead, as back-to-back 3-pointers from Julian Champagnie pushed the margin to 30 late in the third quarter.
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Fans react during the first half of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Tempers flare between Castle, Hyland in Game 2
Officials sent both teams to their benches to conduct an official review after a tussle between Stephon Castle and Bones Hyland following a jump ball.
Castle initially shoved Hyland as the two battled for position. Once Hyland recovered from a brief stumble, he walked over to Castle and shoved him toward midcourt, long after the Spurs had won possession. Both teams gathered around the potential scrum as the whistle blew and officials separated the two players.
Castle was assessed a loose ball foul, while Hyland earned a technical.
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) goes up to the basket while defended by San Antonio Spurs guard Devin Vassell (24) during the first half of Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Kevin O’Connor calls Spurs’ first half ‘pure dominance’
Sports podcaster and NBA pundit Kevin O’Connor isn’t hemming and hawing in his appraisal of the Spurs’ performance so far in Game 2. “Pure dominance,” he calls it.
Pure dominance by the Spurs. My goodness what a defensive clinic.
— Kevin O’Connor (@ KevinOConnor) May 7, 2026
Alley-oop 3-pointer? Everything going right for Spurs.
Spurs guard Devin Vassell delivered a rarely seen alley-oop basket from beyond the arc during the third quarter, jumping before receiving the baseline pass from Julian Champagnie and burying the 3-pointer in one smooth motion.
Just like they drew it up
— San Antonio Spurs (@ spurs) May 7, 2026
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Sir Charles impressed by Timberwolves attacking Wemby
Charles Barkley, the former NBA great turned commentator, is free with his opinions, and his opinion tonight is that the Timberwolves are showing some serious pluck by continuing to drive to the hoop, knowing that Victor Wembanyama will be waiting for them in the paint..
“If somebody blocked my damn shot 12 times, I’m not sure I’m gonna keep going in there.”
Chuck gives the Timberwolves credit for continuing to drive in the lane
— NBA on ESPN (@ ESPNNBA) May 6, 2026
‘This is so dope’
San Antonio author and humorist Shea Serrano can’t get enough of how the Jackals, the Spurs’ official cheer squad, have raised their game for round two of the Spurs’ playoff push.
“Ayyyyyye, this is so dope. the jackals are basically turning spurs games into soccer games were like two weeks away from in-arena smoke flares lol,” Serrano wrote on X.
ayyyyyye this is so dope — the jackals are basically turning spurs games into soccer games were like two weeks away from in-arena smoke flares lol — shoutout the homie eugene from @ ledger for the assist
— Shea Serrano (@ SheaSerrano) May 7, 2026
Fox, Wembanyama power Spurs to dominant halftime lead
After combining for a disappointing 21 points in a Game 1 loss, Spurs stars Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox have carried the offensive load in Game 2, totaling 28 points in the opening half as San Antonio charged to a dominating 59-35 lead.
San Antonio’s two leading scorers during the regular season, Wembanyama and Fox were a combined 0 for 12 from 3-point range in the series opener but connected on 3 of 4 from outside to open action Wednesday, complementing their relentless attack on the pick and roll.
And when Fox and Wembanyama both went to the bench late in the first half, the Spurs continued to surge, scoring 11 points in a stretch of less than two minutes as San Antonio stretched the margin into blowout territory.
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Jackals take over Frost Bank Center with giant tifo
The Spurs Jackals unveiled their first banner, known as a tifo, before Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
San Antonio Spurs superfans, the Jackals, brought playoff energy to another level ahead of the team’s pivotal matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Inside the Frost Bank Center, the group unveiled its first-ever “tifo” — a massive choreographed fan display stretching across the bleachers at Frost Bank Center. Held high by dozens of fans, the banner delivered a bold message to the crowd and team alike: “Built to win together.”
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Gobert gets cooled off by Keldon Johnson fan
During a brief break in game action, a Spurs fan seated courtside sent a breeze Rudy Gobert’s way using a fan with Keldon Johnson’s face on it. Sports journalist Jared Weiss captured the moment.
lol at this lady fanning Rudy Gobert with Keldon Johnson’s face pic.twitter.com/2wqCk8chdr
— Jared Weiss (@ JaredWeissNBA) May 7, 2026
Spurs build first double-digit lead of series
In such a physical, defensive-focused matchup, leads of that size will likely be hard to come by.
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San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) wins the tip-off against Minnesota Timberwolves’ Rudy Gobert (27) during Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Wembanyama gets rolling offensively in Game 2
Finding his stride on offense after a slow start in San Antonio’s second-round series, Spurs star Victor Wembanyama has 11 early points in Game 2.
Wembanyama opened with a follow-up slam off a missed 3-pointer, then tapped in a layup through a foul off a feed from Devin Vassell.
He added two more baskets in the opening minutes of the second quarter, converting from close range and then putting back his own miss.
COUNT THAT
— San Antonio Spurs (@ spurs) May 7, 2026
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Defense shines during first quarter of Game 2
The Spurs and Timberwolves are living up to the billing as a series focused on defense first, with the teams combining to miss their first 12 attempts from 3-point range during the opening quarter.
San Antonio has a 24-17 lead behind 16 combined points from De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama, who have attacked off the pick-and-roll to break out of an offensive slump in Game 1.
The Timberwolves and Spurs both started 0 for 6 from beyond the arc before Anthony Edwards connected for Minnesota and Fox answered by rattling one home for San Antonio during the final minute of the opening period.
Nine minutes in, the Spurs and Timberwolves are combining to tie Wilt Chamberlain’s NBA record for fewest 3-pointers in a game.
— Mike Finger (@ mikefinger.bsky.social) May 6, 2026 at 9:07 PM
Greg Luca
Fox and Wembanyama find scoring early
After combining for 21 points in a Game 1 loss, De’Aaron Fox and Victor Wembanyama have found their scoring touch to open Game 2, combining to produce the Spurs’ first 11 points.
The duo has combined to hit five of their first six shots.
After combining for 21 points in all of Game 1, Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox have combined for the Spurs’ first 11 tonight.
— Jeff McDonald (@ JMcDonald_SAEN) May 7, 2026
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Wemby throws down early follow-up slam
After saying his energy was focused too much on defense instead of offense in Game 1, Victor Wembenyama jumped out to a strong start in Game 2, crashing in for a thunderous follow-up dunk in the opening minutes.
Wembanyama set an NBA record for a playoff game with 12 blocks as part of a triple-double on Monday, but he finished with just 11 points. He needed only about four minutes to score his first seven points Wednesday.
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A three from deep
A video posted to the Minnesota Timberwolves’ official X account shortly before the game showed T-Wolves center Rudy Gobert receiving a quick, sportsmanlike hug from his Spurs counterpart and fellow Frenchman, Victor Wembanyama, on the side of the court.
Nothing surprising there. But once Wemby had jogged off, Gobert – still seated courtside in a folding chair – tossed up a 3-ball. Nothing but net.
— Minnesota Timberwolves (@ Timberwolves) May 7, 2026
Tipoff delayed as Knicks game runs long
Tipoff between the Spurs and Timberwolves appears to be running behind the scheduled 8:30 p.m. start time. No official reason has been announced yet. But the Knicks vs. Philadelphia is running long.
Pregame scenes from Spurs-Timberwolves Game 2
If Spurs win tonight, downtown bakery plans free giveaway
If the Spurs beat the Timberwolves, the restaurant plans to hand out 500 free conchas to fans driving down Commerce Street as part of what organizers are calling the city’s “Spurs Victory Thoroughfare.”
Trey Lopez
Spurs keep attire cool and casual ahead of pivotal Game 2
Devin Vassell arrives at the Frost Bank Center ahead of the San Antonio Spurs’ pivotal match against the Minnesota Timberwolves on May 6, 2026.
Game day drip for Game 2 of Western Conference semifinals
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Spurs coach responds to Timberwolves’ goaltending concerns
After Minnesota coach Chris Finch suggested in media interviews Tuesday that at least four of Victor Wembanyama’s blocks from Monday could have been called goaltends, San Antonio coach Mitch Johnson brushed off the concern before tipoff of Game 2.
Wembanyama blocked 12 shots in Monday’s loss as part of a triple-double, setting the NBA record for blocks in a postseason game.
San Antonio Spurs coach Mitch Johnson, on Minnesota’s claims that some of Victor Wembanyama’s 12 blocks in Game 1 should have been called goaltending: “There’s a lot of uncalled plays in the game. I didn’t go back and keep track of all of them or take note of all of them.” pic.twitter.com/tZsrrEaBra
— Spurs Nation (@ Spurs_Nation) May 6, 2026
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San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant, center, warms up before Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Spurs rookie Bryant set to return for Game 2
Guard Carter Bryant told reporters shortly before tipoff Wednesday that he’ll be available to play in Game 2, and the Spurs made it official a few minutes later, listing Bryant as “available” on the team’s injury report.
The 20-year-old rookie sat out Monday’s game due to a right foot sprain suffered in practice and was previously listed as questionable. He appeared off the bench in all five games of the Spurs’ first-round series against Portland but was held to six minutes or less in three of them.
San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant, right, warms up before Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Carter Bryant told reporters he will be available tonight, but there’s nothing official yet from the Spurs.
— Tom Orsborn (@ tom_orsborn) May 7, 2026
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“It’s the community,” Bowen said of San Antonio’s dedicated fan base. “When you are a part of something that’s truly special … we are fortunate.”
Sean Elliott, Bruce Bowen share championship lessons ahead of Game 2
Two San Antonio Spurs legends made an appearance at the Frost Bank Center ahead of the team’s Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night.
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Timberwolves coach updates Edwards, Dosunmu’s status
Minnesota coach Chris Finch said shortly before Wednesday’s tipoff that star Anthony Edwards is in line to “play a few more minutes” after logging 25 in his surprising return from a knee injury during Monday’s Game 1 win.
Guard Ayo Dosunmu, who has missed the past two games due to a right calf strain, is also stepping back into action in Game 2. He averaged 14.4 points per game during the regular season after being traded to Minnesota but exploded for 43 in a Game 4 win against Denver during the opening round, becoming one of the most talked-about players in the league.
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Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs face the Timberwolves in the Western Conference semifinals at Frost Bank Center.
Spurs still favored in Vegas despite Game 1
After neither team led by more than nine points during Minnesota’s 104-102 win during Game 1, San Antonio has been installed as a 10.5-point betting favorite in Game 2.
The Spurs were also a 10.5-point favorite in Game 1, only to be upset on their home court, meeting the type of fight from the Timberwolves that is typical for a playoff atmosphere. But Las Vegas rakes in money for a reason. San Antonio was 32-8 at home during the regular season, and the Spurs were 5.3 points per 100 possessions better than the Timberwolves over the course of the year.
Vegas usually isn’t wrong, especially twice in a row but …
I really don’t understand this spread at all. https://t.co/lgYGhujX1N
— Jeff McDonald (@ JMcDonald_SAEN) May 6, 2026
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The Spurs and Timberwolves tip off at 8:30 p.m. for Game 2
After Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox delivered an offensive dud in Game 1, all eyes will be on San Antonio’s two leading scorers as they look to bounce back in Game 2.
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By Greg Luca, Staff Writers, via San Antonio Express-News