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Wembanyama shines as Spurs and Knicks win in play-offs
TL;DR
Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a decisive 133-95 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, leveling their playoff series. The New York Knicks also took a 2-0 lead in their playoff matchup.
Key points
- Victor Wembanyama shines in playoff performance
- Spurs defeat Timberwolves 133-95
- Knicks lead their playoff series 2-0
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Victor Wembanyama recently became the NBA's first unanimous winner of the defensive player of the year award [Getty Images]
Victor Wembanyama shone as the San Antonio Spurs drew level in the NBA's Conference semi-finals while the New York Knicks edged into a 2-0 lead.
The Spurs are seeded second in the Western Conference and bounced back from a home loss in game one to thump the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday and level the best-of-seven series.
"I'm expecting this kind of response from myself, from my team-mates, so I'm not surprised by any means," said Wembanyama.
The France international added: "There is some ego. They assaulted us in game one, we wanted to assault [them] in game two."
This season's defensive player of the year claimed 19 points and 15 rebounds as the Spurs romped into a 59-35 lead by half-time - Minnesota's lowest-scoring half all season.
It was San Antonio's highest NBA play-off score since 1983 and they have not lost back-to-back games since 11 and 13 January, a stretch of 49 games.
Jalen Brunson led a late charge as the Knicks, third seed in the Eastern Conference, clinched a 108-102 home win over the .
Q&A
What was the score of the Spurs vs Timberwolves playoff game?
The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 in their playoff game.
How did Victor Wembanyama perform in the Spurs playoff game?
Victor Wembanyama shone in the game, contributing significantly to the Spurs' victory.
What is the current playoff series status for the Spurs and Knicks?
The Spurs have leveled their series against the Timberwolves, while the Knicks lead their series 2-0.