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Wembanyama stars to put Spurs on verge of Western final
Key takeaways
- Victor Wembanyama became the third-youngest player in NBA history to record 25 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists in a post-season game
- Victor Wembanyama starred as the San Antonio Spurs moved to within one win of a Western Conference final against the Oklahoma City Thunder by taking a 3-2 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
- Wembanyama scored 27 points - including 18 in the first quarter - to lead the Spurs to a 126-97 victory in game five of the best-of-seven series.
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Victor Wembanyama became the third-youngest player in NBA history to record 25 points, 15 rebounds, and five assists in a post-season game
Victor Wembanyama starred as the San Antonio Spurs moved to within one win of a Western Conference final against the Oklahoma City Thunder by taking a 3-2 lead against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Wembanyama scored 27 points - including 18 in the first quarter - to lead the Spurs to a 126-97 victory in game five of the best-of-seven series.
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