Victor Wembanyama delivered a dominant performance Monday night as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97, taking a 3-2 series lead in the process.
The French center recorded 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists, three blocks, and two 3-pointers in the win. According to Yahoo Sports, Wembanyama became the first player in NBA postseason history to record that combined stat line since the 1979-80 season, which was the first year the 3-point line was in use.
The Spurs went into the game without at least one key piece due to suspension, making Wembanyama's performance carry additional weight. He has been the focal point of San Antonio's playoff run, and Tuesday's showing reinforced why the franchise built its current roster around him.
The Timberwolves now face elimination heading into Game 6, needing a win to keep the series alive. San Antonio will have a chance to close things out in the next game with a series advantage heading into the final stretch.
