The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves split the first two games in San Antonio, and as the conference semifinals shifts to Minnesota, it’s still anyone’s series.
Each team’s superstar is putting on a show, and after 36 minutes, it’s the Spurs that have a 86-79 lead in Game 3 on Friday, May 8.
Victor Wembanyama scored 23 points on 8-of-11 shooting from the field, including a 3-pointer and 6-of-8 from the free throw line. He also pulled down nine rebounds and blocked three shots and nabbed a steal in 26 minutes for San Antonio.
Anthony Edwards has carried the T-Wolves with 27 points on 10-of-22 shooting, including two 3-pointers. Edwards was 5-of-6 from the free throw line and added four assists, while outrebounding Wembanyama, with 12 rebounds. He also blocked a shot.
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after making a 3-pointer against the San Antonio Spurs as time expires in the first quarter of Game 3.
The Spurs as a team have shot 35% from distance, while Minnesota shot 36%. The Wolves outrebounded San Antonio in the first half, 42-37. It’s been the Spurs who have dominated the inside leading, 38-26, in points in the paint.
The Spurs held a 15-point lead but the Timberwolves climbed their way back in it. The winner of Game 3 could be determined in the next 12 minutes.
Spurs vs. Wolves Game 3 first half highlights
Here’s the first half highlights between the Spurs and Wolves:
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