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Wembanyama shines as Spurs and Knicks win in play-offs

BBC Sport · May 7, 2026, 6:14 AM

Key takeaways

  • Victor Wembanyama recently became the NBA's first unanimous winner of the defensive player of the year award
  • Victor Wembanyama shone as the San Antonio Spurs drew level in the NBA's Conference semi-finals while the New York Knicks edged into a 2-0 lead.
  • The Spurs are seeded second in the Western Conference and bounced back from a home loss in game one to thump the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday and level the best-of-seven series.

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Victor Wembanyama recently became the NBA's first unanimous winner of the defensive player of the year award

Victor Wembanyama shone as the San Antonio Spurs drew level in the NBA's Conference semi-finals while the New York Knicks edged into a 2-0 lead.

The Spurs are seeded second in the Western Conference and bounced back from a home loss in game one to thump the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday and level the best-of-seven series.

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