Coming off a heartbreaking Game 1 defeat, the Spurs eyed revenge against the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 2 of their Western Conference Semifinals series. Carter Bryant returned from his ankle injury,

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) looks up during the second half of Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Target Center in Minneapolis, Friday, May 8, 2026. The Spurs defeated the Timberwolves 115-108, leading the series 2-1.

The Wolves gathered themselves, rode star Anthony Edwards down the stretch and made most of the pivotal plays near the end to pull even at 2-2 with the Spurs.

Joao Palhinha's late goal secured a huge win for Spurs as they won for the first time in the league in 2026.

Victor Wembanyama dropped a near 40-point double-double: 39 points (13-18 FG, 3-5 3PT), 10-12 FT) and 15 rebounds to go along with five blocks, an assist, and a steal. Wemby was a man on a mission. He shot 72% from the field,

The Spurs center lasted just 12:29 and left nearly 33 minutes of game time on the table. Up 36-34 at the time of his indiscretion, San Antonio got outscored 80-73 the rest of the way, the Timberwolves pulling even in the series at 2-2.

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) wins the tip-off against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half of Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals at Target Center in Minneapolis, Friday, May 8, 2026.