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The Spurs lead Minnesota as the series gets tighter. Team owners asked the arena to add security guards to deal with the raucous crowds. Amid all the chaos, Victor Wembanyama lost his cool and thus changed the flow of the team’s game.
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On May 8, during Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals, Wembanyama’s frustrations came to a head when Anthony Edwards allegedly held onto his jersey to stop a transition play after being blocked. The “no penalty” sparked an angry reaction from Wembanyama, who confronted senior official Tony Brothers on the pitch.
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108 in the second round series, taking a 2-1 lead. The game is characterized by high tension and physical confrontation.
Despite the officiating drama, Vunbanyama finished with a career playoff masterpiece with 39 points, 15 rebounds and 5 blocks.
Fans and analysts criticized the referee’s “poor” officiating, particularly Edwards’ shirt-grabbing move and a missed “arm bar” on Spurs defender Stephen Castle.
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The officiating’s lapses led to a third-quarter skirmish when Jaden McDaniels and Stephen Castle were both assessed technical fouls after a shoving contest.
Hosting is a major theme in the series. Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch previously criticized referees for missing four goaltending infractions on Wembanyama’s record-tying 12-block performance in Game 1.
Victor Wembunyama and Anthony Edwards have traded big plays throughout the series
The fight between Victor Wembanyama and Anthony Edwards was intense. In the first game, the Timberwolves narrowly defeated 104-102. Wembanyama scored 11 points and 12 blocks, and Edwards scored 18 points.
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Game 2 was a very big win for the Spurs. They defeated the Timberwolves 133-95. Wembanyama scored 14 points and blocked 3 shots. Edwards’ playing time was limited because this game was a blowout.
In the third game, the Spurs won 115-108. Wembanyama performed well, scoring 39 points and 15 rebounds. Edwards also performed well for the team, scoring 32 points and 14 rebounds.
The next game is scheduled for Sunday, May 10, 2026. Fans can watch the game at 7:30 p.m. ET. The game will air on NBC and Peacock.