Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs didn’t just bounce back in Game 2. They delivered one of the most lopsided playoff beatdowns the Minnesota Timberwolves franchise has ever experienced.
San Antonio crushed Minnesota 133-95 on Wednesday night at Frost Bank Center, evening the Western Conference semifinal series at 1-1 while handing the Timberwolves the worst postseason loss in franchise history.
The previous mark had stood for more than two decades, when Minnesota lost by 30 points to the Lakers in 2003. This defeat was even harsher, and the game was effectively over long before the fourth quarter began.
Wembanyama finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks, but the numbers only told part of the story. After a quiet Game 1, the Spurs star attacked aggressively from the opening possession and immediately changed the energy inside the arena.
The 7-foot-4 center opened the scoring with a soaring putback dunk after San Antonio missed its first three shots. Moments later, he and De’Aaron Fox combined for the Spurs’ first 11 points as Minnesota struggled to contain San Antonio’s pace and spacing.
Fox scored 16 points on 5-of-10 shooting and knocked down both of his three-point attempts after going 0-for-4 from deep in the series opener. Rookie guard Stephon Castle added a team-high 21 points while repeatedly attacking Minnesota’s defense in transition.
San Antonio shot 50% from the field and 41% from beyond the arc, producing its highest-scoring playoff performance since a 145-point outing against Denver in 1983. The Spurs also dominated the glass 55-43 and piled up 29 assists while turning the game into a full-court sprint Minnesota never handled.
The Timberwolves never found offensive rhythm. Minnesota shot just 29.8% in the first half and made only 2 of its first 15 attempts from three-point range while falling behind by 25 before halftime.
Anthony Edwards came off the bench for the second straight game as the Timberwolves continued managing his minutes following a hyperextended left knee. He finished with 12 points on 5-of-13 shooting and posted a game-worst minus-33 in 24 minutes.
Julius Randle, Jaden McDaniels and Terrence Shannon Jr. also scored 12 points apiece, but Minnesota’s starters never established control. Rudy Gobert managed only five points while missing six free throws.
By midway through the fourth quarter, both teams had emptied their benches with San Antonio leading by 38 points. The only remaining suspense was how large the final margin would become.
Now the series shifts to Minneapolis for Games 3 and 4, but after Wednesday’s collapse, the pressure has suddenly swung toward Minnesota. San Antonio didn’t just respond after losing Game 1 — it exposed how dangerous the Spurs become when Wembanyama, Fox and Castle are all attacking downhill together.
