San Antonio vs. Minnesota, Final Score: Castle and Spurs close out Wolves 139-109, advance to West finals

Stephon Castle (hitting his first five threes consecutively) put up his most impressive shooting night of his young career and his team responded emphatically to Minnesota’s one extended push at the end of the first half. A Spurs squad that was primed for this closeout opportunity out-shot (56% to 38%) and out-rebounded (60-29) the Wolves in a dominant performance – all while throwing a block party (13 to 2) – before Anthony Edwards helped stage Minnesota’s one comeback try late in the second quarter. San Antonio’s starters doubled up their Wolves’ counterparts 101-50 in this decisive victory.

San Antonio’s Castle (32 points, 11 rebounds, and 6 assists) and De’Aaron Fox (21 points, 9 assists, and 2 blocks) supplied the necessary leadership and playmaking to win Game 6 decisively. Dylan Harper (13 points and 5 rebounds) again performed beyond his years. Victor Wembanyama (19 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 blocks) seemed content playing the facilitator role. Carter Bryant (3 points and 6 rebounds) capitalized on his important minutes and kept Spurs’ possessions alive while shortening Minnesota’s at the same time.

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Until Anthony Edwards (24 points and 3 steals) got going later on, Naz Reid (18 points and 7 rebounds) and Terrence Shannon (21 points) valiantly kept Minnesota in the game. Jaden McDaniels (13 points and 3 assists) made his contributions in a third quarter where San Antonio outshined the Wolves 36-23. Julius Randle was a non-factor.

Wembanyama, Castle, and Castle combined to hit six of their first eight shots, including a driving lay-up for Fox, and two threes for Castle. Of large concern were two ticky tack fouls committed by Fox and Castle, and a touch foul on Vassell that gifted Edwards an and-1. Edwards, operating against single coverage, was able to knock down a relatively easy seven points. Spur irritant Reid hit his first three shots to bring Minnesota within five. Castle (14) and Fox (9) figured strongest in helping San Antonio stay safely ahead, but Reid’s 10-point outburst prevented a blowout from occurring.

San Antonio pieced together a 20-0 run to start the second…

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Publish date : 2026-05-16 04:23:00

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