How did Spurs eliminate Timberwolves?

Stephon Castle and the Spurs’ statement Game 6

The San Antonio Spurs ended the Minnesota Timberwolves’ season in Game 6 of their Western Conference second-round series, winning 139-109 in Minneapolis to take the series 4-2.

What happened on the court

Stephon Castle led the way with 32 points and 11 rebounds, highlighting another dominant performance from San Antonio’s backcourt. Victor Wembanyama also played a major role as the Spurs built control early and then pulled away, recording a third blowout of the series.

Cleveland/Detroit isn’t involved here—this was strictly the Spurs’ series closing win versus Minnesota—yet the common theme in postgame coverage was the same: the Spurs executed more completely when it mattered most, both offensively and defensively.

Why it matters

San Antonio’s win means the Spurs advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2017, setting up an opponent in Oklahoma City—the defending-champion Thunder.

The matchup matters because the Spurs are going from finishing a series with big margins to facing a team built to withstand pressure over multiple playoff rounds. For Minnesota, the loss also ends a season that ended with repeated blowout defeats, underlining that their playoff run didn’t translate into late-series durability.

Next up: Spurs vs. Thunder

The Spurs’ reward is a date with Oklahoma City in the conference finals, with Game 1 scheduled for May 18, according to series-schedule coverage. The contrast between Minnesota’s collapse in Game 6 and San Antonio’s ability to create separation all game explains why the Spurs earned the right to keep moving forward.