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On YouTubeSan Antonio Spurs News / Pounding the Rock / May 9
Spurs win gritty Game 3 over Wolves to take series lead 
The noise inside Target Center swelled with every passing minute Friday night, the kind of playoff atmosphere designed to rattle inexperienced teams. Anthony
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San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 9
Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama reveals close relationship with Gregg Popovich after Game 3 win
Victor Wembanyama is not just the future of the NBA; he is the present, and he is absolutely terrifying. After the San Antonio Spurs grabbed a 2-1 series lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a gutsy 115-108 victory on Friday night, it became clear that the “Alien” has officially found his postseason rhythm.
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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 9
Spurs outlast Timberwolves in gritty Game 3 to take 2-1 lead
The San Antonio Spurs held on in the fourth quarter to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108 in Game 3 on Friday and take a 2-1 series lead. The first quarter was a roller coaster that saw the Timberwolves jump out to a quick 20-8 lead.
Victor Wembanyama News / Field Level Media / May 9
Victor Wembanyama, Spurs start fast, hold off Wolves in Game 3
Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points, grabbed 15 rebounds and blocked five shots as the San Antonio Spurs held on for a 115-108 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Friday in Minneapolis.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9
Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Villanova alums take down Philly
When the second-round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and New York Knicks moved to the City of Brotherly Love, three Knicks who spent their college years in Philly stepped up.
San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 9
Spurs’ Stephon Castle, Jaden McDaniels nearly come to blows after Dylan Harper hard fall
Playoff basketball is not for the faint of heart, and Game 3 between the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves just proved why. In a high-stakes battle at Target Center, a scary collision between teammates nearly turned into a full-blown brawl.
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San Antonio Spurs News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Spurs’ Mitch Johnson reveals Gregg Popovich’s extra involvement during Timberwolves series
The San Antonio Spurs are currently in the middle of a high-stakes Western Conference Semifinals clash, and after a tough Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, they needed a mental reset.
NBA News / Pounding the Rock / May 8
It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves, Game 3
Welcome to the Game Thread. Veterans of the Game Thread know how we do things around here, but for all you newbies we have a few rules. Our community guidelines apply and basically say be cool, no personal attacks, don’t troll and don’t swear too much.
Stephon Castle News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Why Stephon Castle says Timberwolves aren’t dictating Spurs’ aggression
After a very physical Game 1 between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves, the Silver and Black didn’t shy away from any aggression in Game 2 of the second round in the NBA playoffs.
Keldon Johnson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 7
Spurs star Keldon Johnson’s wild upgrade on Rolex promise after 6MOY win
Keldon Johnson won the first individual award of his career in the NBA when he was named the 2026 Sixth Man of the Year. However, the San Antonio Spurs man is well aware that his job is not done, as he now attempts to play a similarly integral role in what may as well end up becoming a real title charge, the first in the era of Victor Wembanyama.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 7
Improvement required for Wolves as Spurs series pivots home
Forget the Alamo. That is the Minnesota Timberwolves' mindset as they return home from San Antonio. After a narrow win in Game 1 and a lopsided loss in Game 2, they will tip off against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series Friday night in Minneapolis.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / May 7
San Antonio Spurs Embarrass Minnesota Timberwolves To Even Playoff Series At 1; Stephon Castle Stars
Let’s be brutally honest: after Game 1, the collective blood pressure in San Antonio was off the charts. Victor Wembanyama blocked a historic 12 shots, basically putting a physical lid on the rim, and the Spurs still managed to lose.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 7
Spurs destroy Timberwolves in Game 2 with balanced scoring
The San Antonio Spurs demolished the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday to tie the series 1-1. It didn’t take long for San Antonio’s interior advantage to break through in the first quarter.
Devin Vassell News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Spurs’ Devin Vassell made the craziest three-pointer of the playoffs
Devin Vassell invented a brand-new way to make a three-pointer this week. Vassell and the San Antonio Spurs had an evening to remember in Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 7
NBA playoffs winners, losers: Spurs turn up defense on Wolves in blowout
Wednesday night in the NBA playoffs, defense reigned.
Gregg Popovich News / Fadeaway World / May 6
Gregg Popovich Is Helping Out Spurs In Film Session After Shocking Game 1 Loss To Wolves
The San Antonio Spurs are looking for answers after a shocking Game 1 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and one familiar figure has already stepped in to help.
Kendrick Perkins News / HITC / May 5
Kendrick Perkins claims Spurs will get swept if they don’t heed his advice
The San Antonio Spurs suffered a surprising 104-102 defeat in Game 1 on Monday. The result immediately shifted the tone of a series they were expected to control.
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