The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on Friday, May 15, 2026, to advance to the Western Conference Finals [1].
This victory marks the first time the San Antonio franchise has reached the Western Conference Finals since 2017 [14]. The win secures a spot in the final round of the conference playoffs after the Spurs clinched the series with a 4-2 result [11].
The decisive Game 6 took place at the Target Center in Minnesota [3]. San Antonio dominated the contest, led by a strong performance from Stephon Castle. Castle recorded 32 points, 11 rebounds, and six assists [2, 3, 4], while adding five three-pointers to his total [5].
Minnesota struggled to keep pace despite contributions from their primary stars. Anthony Edwards scored 24 points, grabbed two rebounds, and recorded three steals [9, 10, 11]. De'Aaron Fox contributed 21 points, nine assists, and four rebounds [6, 7, 8].
The Spurs' offensive surge proved too much for the Timberwolves to overcome in their home arena. By closing out the series in six games, San Antonio avoids the need for a seventh game and moves forward in the postseason bracket [11].
“The Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 on Friday, May 15, 2026”
The Spurs' return to the Western Conference Finals signals a significant shift in the NBA's power balance in the West. After nearly a decade away from this stage, San Antonio has demonstrated a level of postseason maturity and offensive efficiency that suggests they are no longer in a rebuilding phase, but are legitimate contenders for a championship.
