San Antonio defeated Minnesota 133-95 in Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals, tying the series at 1-1. Former Vol Julian Phillips played 10 minutes, scoring three points and recording one steal.
Key points
San Antonio defeated Minnesota 133-95
Game 2 of the NBA Western Conference semifinals
Series tied at 1-1
Julian Phillips played 10 minutes
Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points
San Antonio SpursMinnesota TimberwolvesJulian PhillipsVictor Wembanyama
Former Vol plays 10 minutes in Minnesota-San Antonio Game 2
Former Vol Julian Phillips played 10 minutes for the Timberwolves in Game 2. He totaled three points and one steal against the Spurs. Phillips converted 1-of-3 field goal attempts and his only three-point attempt.
Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points in 26 minutes for San Antonio, while Anthony Edwards totaled 12 points in 24 minutes for Minnesota.
Game 3 will take place Friday at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Tipoff is scheduled for 9:30 p.m. EDT.
Phillips played one season as a freshman at Tennessee. He appeared in 32 games, including 25 starts, for the Vols during the 2022-23 season. Phillips averaged 8.3 points, 4.7 rebounds and 1.4 assists per game.
He was selected by Boston in the second round of the 2023 NBA draft (No. 35 overall). The Celtics traded the pick to Washington. The Wizards then traded the selection of Phillips to .
Q&A
What was the score of the Minnesota vs San Antonio Game 2?
San Antonio won the game 133-95 against Minnesota.
How many points did Julian Phillips score in Game 2?
Julian Phillips scored three points in Game 2.
What are the current standings in the NBA Western Conference semifinals?
The series is currently tied 1-1 between San Antonio and Minnesota.
Who were the top scorers in the Minnesota-San Antonio Game 2?
Victor Wembanyama scored 19 points for San Antonio, while Anthony Edwards scored 12 points for Minnesota.
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