The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 1-0 lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA’s Conference semi-finals, despite a record-breaking performance from Victor Wembanyama.
Wembanyama’s Record-Breaking Performance
Victor Wembanyama, recently crowned the NBA’s first unanimous winner of the defensive player of the year award, made 12 blocks. This is a record for the NBA play-offs.
Wembanyama also added 11 points and 15 rebounds. He became the third player to get a triple-double in the play-offs including blocks since the league began tracking blocks in 1973-74.
Timberwolves Claim Victory on the Road
Minnesota, sixth seed in the Western Conference, upset second seed San Antonio with a 104-102 win on the road on Monday.
Anthony Edwards returned from a knee injury for the Timberwolves and scored 18 points from the bench as they held on to win the opening game of the best-of-seven series.
Spurs Aim to Bounce Back
San Antonio remain at home for game two on Wednesday.
“We have to be better,” said Wembanyama. “We need to figure it out in the next 48 hours, and I’ve got no doubt that we will. I would trust us.”
San Antonio remain at home for game two on Wednesday.