Wembanyama powers Spurs past T-Wolves as Knicks beat Sixers in NBA playoffs
Key takeaways
- San Antonio take 2-1 semifinal series lead over Minnesota, while New York Knicks are 3-0 up against Philadelphia 76ers.
- A defensive menace all night on Friday, French superstar Wembanyama took a tight, tense and physical game out of the Timberwolves’ grasp with a stunning fourth-quarter offensive, scoring 16 points.
- The 7-foot-4 prodigy, playing his first NBA postseason, finished the night in Minneapolis with 39 points overall, plus 15 rebounds and five blocks.
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San Antonio take 2-1 semifinal series lead over Minnesota, while New York Knicks are 3-0 up against Philadelphia 76ers.
xwhatsapp-strokecopylinkgoogle Add Al Jazeera on Googleinfo Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs blocks the shot of Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves [David Sherman/NBAE/Getty Images via AFP]By AFP and APPublished On 9 May 20269 May 2026A dominant Victor Wembanyama powered the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 win over Minnesota and a 2-1 lead in their NBA playoff series, as the red-hot New York Knicks beat Philadelphia again for a 3-0 advantage.
A defensive menace all night on Friday, French superstar Wembanyama took a tight, tense and physical game out of the Timberwolves’ grasp with a stunning fourth-quarter offensive, scoring 16 points.