The Spurs bounced back, beating the Timberwolves by 38 to even the series

San Antonio — Victor Wembanyama Had 19 points and 15 rebounds, and San Antonio Spurs Losing, worst postseason loss in Minnesota franchise history Timber wolf 133–95 Wednesday night to even their Western Conference semifinal series at one game apiece.

Stephen Castle and had 21 points De’Aaron Fox Added 16 points for San Antonio, which shot 50% from the field and 41% on 3-pointers. It was the highest scoring playoff game for the Spurs after winning the series 145–105. Denver On May 4, 1983.

Anthony Edwards, Julius Rundle, Jaden McDaniels And Terence Shannon Jr Each scored 12 points for Minnesota.

Edwards came off the bench again as Minnesota continued to limit his minutes from a hyperextended left knee in his second game.

Games 3 and 4 are Friday and Sunday in Minneapolis.

With Wembanyama playing aggressively from the start, Spurs quickly put their series-opening loss behind them.

Minnesota’s previous biggest postseason loss was by 30 points Los Angeles Lakers On April 29, 2003.

Only the margin of victory was in doubt Wednesday as both teams sent their starters to the bench with 10 minutes remaining and the Spurs leading 104-66.

After going 10 for 31 in Game 1 to score 21 points, Wembanyama and Fox combined to go 12 of 25 from the field Wednesday.

The All-Star duo scored the Spurs’ first 11 points as they took a 29-point lead into the first half.

The Spurs missed their first three shots, but Wembanyama opened the scoring with a right-handed dunk by flying through the lane following the third attempt.

Minnesota had 35 points in the first half. The Timberwolves shot 29.8% from the field before halftime and were 2-15 on 3-pointers as they fell behind by 25 points.

Spurs rookie Carter Bryant Wembaniyama soared for a two-handed slam for his first points of the series and followed with a 3-pointer for a 43-26 lead midway through the second quarter.

Back-to-back slams Dylan Harper And Castle was part of an 11-0 run that extended the advantage to 59-34.

San Antonio hasn’t lost a game since falling to Minnesota Oklahoma City In mid-January.