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Timberwolves suffer worst playoff loss in franchise history in Game 2 drubbing
TL;DR
The Minnesota Timberwolves suffered their worst playoff loss in franchise history, losing 133-95 to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2. The defeat evened the series at 1-1, with Game 3 set to take place in Minnesota on Friday.
Key points
- Timberwolves lost 133-95 to Spurs in Game 2
- This is the worst playoff loss in Timberwolves history
- Series is now tied 1-1
- Game 3 will be played in Minnesota
- Timberwolves need to improve energy and effort
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If Minnesota had hopes of winning a second game in San Antonio to take a dominant 2-0 lead in the Western Conference semifinals, those lasted mere minutes on Wednesday.
The Wolves were out-played early, then in the middle and again late.
The end result was the most lopsided playoff loss in franchise history, as the Spurs dismantled Minnesota 133-95 in Game 2 to even the series at a game apiece.
The series shifts back to Minnesota for Game 3 on Friday.
The Wolves will have to bring a different energy and effort to that affair. Because the gusto, grit and determination they exhibited in Game 6 against Denver and Game 1 of this series was nowhere to be found on Wednesday.
Minnesota’s decision making and execution were subpar, at best. The Wolves fired off quick shots offensively and struggled to run back on defense. An avalanche subsequently ensued.
A 28-13 Spurs run to close the half pushed their advantage out to 24 at the break, and 30 with four minutes remaining in the third.
Benches were emptied for the final nine minutes of the game.
Minnesota must now prove Game 2 was the abberation in this series, and not the opener. Because similar efforts to the one put forth Wednesday will only yield similar results against this young, hungry Spurs team that responded to Minnesota’s Game 1 jab with an absolute haymaker Wednesday.
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Q&A
What was the score of the Timberwolves vs. Spurs Game 2 playoff match?
The Timberwolves lost to the Spurs 133-95 in Game 2.
How does the Timberwolves' Game 2 loss rank in franchise history?
The loss is the most lopsided playoff defeat in Timberwolves franchise history.
When is Game 3 of the Timberwolves vs. Spurs series scheduled?
Game 3 is scheduled for Friday in Minnesota.
