Spurs Dominate Timberwolves to Advance to Western Conference Finals against Thunder
Stephon Castle shone brightly as the San Antonio Spurs secured their place in the Western Conference finals with a decisive 139-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Castle's impressive performance included 32 points, while teammate Victor Wembanyama contributed 19 points. This win allowed the Spurs to clinch the series 4-2, setting the stage for a high-stakes showdown against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder. The Spurs faced the Thunder, the reigning NBA champions, five times during the regular season, finishing with a 4-1 record against them. A repeat of that success in the upcoming seven-game series would secure the Spurs a spot in the NBA finals. Castle expressed confidence despite the challenges ahead, stating, "We're not even thinking about that right now. The games ahead are a totally different game. They are rolling right now. They've won eight straight. It's going to be tough to knock them off, but we're pretty confident we can do it." In other playoff action, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94, evening their series and setting up a crucial Game 7. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 21 points, while Paul Reed and Jalen Duren added 17 and 15 points, respectively. The Pistons, who previously overcame a 3-1 deficit against the Orlando Magic, will host the Cavaliers on Sunday to determine who advances to face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.
Source: BBC Sport - 2026-05-16