Wembanyama sets tone early, Spurs follow his lead to 29-point Game 5 win, 3-2 series lead
Wembanyama scored 16 of the Spurs first 21 points, but the real key to the win was San Antonio's depth.
Victor Wembanyama is the story. As he always is. Fueled by his ejection in Game 4, he came out and set the tone from the opening tip, scoring 16 of the Spurs' first 21 points as they raced out to a 21-9 lead.
Wemby in Q1: 18 PTS (6-8 FGM) 6 REB 2 3PM Spurs lead by 4 in Game 5. pic. twitter.
com/5Z39oF27Q4 ā NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026 However, the real difference in this series is depth. There were multiple points when the Timberwolves would make a run, and each time, a different Spurs player would step up and make plays to take control again. At one point it was Stephon Castle.
At another it was Keldon Johnson. Another time it was Dylan Harper. The rook was too big for the vet on this board and Dylan Harper then got the layup to go.