The San Antonio Spurs are a win away from the Western Conference finals after beating the Minnesota Timberwolves at Frost Bank Center tonight. Victor Wembanyama was the story once again, responding to being ejected in the series-tying Game 4 loss in Minneapolis with 18 points in a huge first quarter.

The Spurs star center returned like a force of nature and led the way with 27 points and 17 rebounds as San Antonio took a 3-2 lead over Minnesota.

San Antonio saw its NBA championship odds shorten following the pivotal Game 5 win over Minnesota.

San Antonio Spurs star Victor Wembanyama says former longtime coach Gregg Popovich "wanted to make a statement" by meeting his team at the airport on Monday following their second-round Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round series.

Victor Wembanyama is the tip of the Spurs' spear. But Harper's early emergence is part of what makes San Antonio's future so bright.

The 6MOTY is the heart and soul of this team, and he showed out in front of the Spurs faithful. CLEANUP ON AISLE 3! KJ slams home the missed three with a putback jam! NOT IN HIS HOUSE! KJ steps up in a big way by blocking Gobert’s dunk attempt,