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Spurs take 2-1 series lead behind Wemby's gem
Key takeaways
- Wembanyama went 13-of-18 from the floor and 10-of-12 from the line, adding five blocks and a full night of paint deterrence as the Spurs won their second straight game after dropping the opener at home.
- "It was like holding the ship together.
- De'Aaron Fox scored 17 points, and Stephon Castle had 13 points and 12 assists with a team-high plus-17 rating.
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MINNEAPOLIS -- Victor Wembanyama delivered another masterpiece with 39 points, 15 rebounds and more game-wrecking defense for the San Antonio Spurs, who took a 2-1 lead in the second-round NBA playoff series with a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.
Wembanyama went 13-of-18 from the floor and 10-of-12 from the line, adding five blocks and a full night of paint deterrence as the Spurs won their second straight game after dropping the opener at home.
"It was like holding the ship together. We had a lead. We didn't need to rush. We needed to be consistent," Wembanyama said.
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