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Spurs defeat Timberwolves 126-97 to take 3-2 series lead
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The San Antonio Spurs routed the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 in Game 5 on Tuesday to grab a 3-2 advantage in their Western Conference semifinal series. Victor Wembanyama led the way with 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks. The win puts San Antonio one victory away from a conference finals matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have fallen short once again against the top teams in the Western Conference. After losing to the San Antonio Spurs in the second round this season, the team is evaluating its roster to bridge the gap with Oklahoma City and San Antonio.
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The San Antonio Spurs aim to close out their Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night at Target Center.
The Oklahoma City Thunder aim for a season sweep against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night, with Stephen Curry sidelined by a knee injury. Oklahoma City enters with a league-best 49-15 record, while Golden State sits at 32-30 after a recent overtime victory. Bill Simmons has questioned whether the Warriors should even bring Curry back this season amid vague recovery updates.
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The Phoenix Suns will host the Chicago Bulls on Thursday night, aiming to secure a third consecutive victory and close the gap in the Western Conference playoff race. Phoenix enters with a 35-26 record after a recent win over the Sacramento Kings, while the Bulls have struggled, losing 15 of their last 17 games. The game tips off at 9 p.m. ET at the Mortgage Matchup Center in Phoenix.
Östra konferensen säkrade en 18-15-seger över Västra konferensen i 2026 AHL All-Star Skills Competition som hölls på BMO Center i Rockford, Illinois. Unga stjärnor som Konsta Helenius och Arthur Kaliyev tog hem topphäders i nyckelevent, medan målvakten Calle Clang ankrade Västra sidan med imponerande räddningar. Evenemanget visade upp stigande talanger från hela ligan inför All-Star Challenge.
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Portland Trail Blazers forward Deni Avdija earned his first NBA All-Star selection as a Western Conference reserve, becoming the first Israeli player to achieve the honor. The announcement highlighted debates over snubs like Kawhi Leonard, while LeBron James secured his 22nd consecutive nod. Avdija's breakout season has propelled Portland toward a play-in spot.
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