Wembanyama Drops 39 as Spurs Take 2-1 Series Lead Sport By lines May 9, 2026 Victor Wembanyama made history in the San Antonio Spurs’ 115-108 Game 3 win Friday night. Wembanyama posted 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks against the Minnesota Timberwolves. San Antonio took a 2-1 second-round series lead. Five Takeaways From Wembanyama’s Best Playoff Game Yet No player had reached 35 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in one playoff game for 25 years, per ESPN. Victor Wembanyama shot 13 for 18 from the floor. Wembanyama went 10 for 12 at the free-throw line and 3 for 5 from three. Wembanyama finished at plus-14 in 37 minutes. CBS Sports reported that San Antonio unlocked Victor Wembanyama’s offense with a simple series adjustment. Victor Wembanyama used a Hakeem Olajuwon-taught spin fadeaway over Rudy Gobert late in the fourth quarter. Wembanyama credited Olajuwon postgame for the move that proved decisive. Wembanyama also credited the team adjustment for freeing him to operate at his best spots on the floor. Stephon Castle ran the offense with 13 points, four rebounds and 12 assists. De’Aaron Fox scored 17 points and five assists as San Antonio’s secondary scorer. Castle’s 12 dimes gave Victor Wembanyama clean looks throughout the second half. The Spurs’ trio of Wembanyama, Castle and Fox combined for 69 points in the series-turning win. Victor Wembanyama showed frustration after officials missed a foul call on Anthony Edwards in transition, per r/nba. Edwards grabbed Wembanyama’s jersey on the play, preventing a fast-break attempt. Timberwolves coach Tim Finch called an official’s behavior unprofessional postgame, per ESPN. Minnesota Timberwolves face a must-win Game 4 on the road in San Antonio. Related Sports Coverage Spurs Bury Wolves by 38 to Even Conference Semis Brunson Drops 33 as Knicks Take 3-0 Lead Over Sixers Thunder Crush Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 Behind Holmgren Sources: ESPN (Game 3 recap), ESPN Playoff Takeaways, CBS Sports, r/nba Game Thread.
