NBA scores today: Spurs vs Timberwolves – Game 5

San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reacts to a play against the Minnesota Timberwolves during the second half of Game 5 of an NBA basketball second-round playoffs series in Minneapolis, Tuesday, May 12, 2026. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)

MANILA, Philippines–The NBA Western Conference semifinals continued today, May 13 (May 12 in the United States) with the San Antonio Spurs hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves in a pivotal Game 5.

Spurs vs Timberwolves (Game 5)

• The San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their NBA Playoffs second-round series.
• Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection in Game 4 with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks.
• Keldon Johnson had 21 points, De’Aaron Fox added 18 and Stephon Castle had 17 as San Antonio moved a game away from the Western Conference finals. The Spurs can advance to face Oklahoma City, which swept the Los Angeles Lakers in the other West matchup, with a victory in Game 6 on Friday in Minneapolis.

WATCH: Victor Wembanyama dominates both ends in Game 5

Wemby starred in Game 5!

27 PTS17 REB (career-high in a postseason game)5 AST3 BLK

Spurs take a 3-2 series lead in the West Semis 🍿 pic.twitter.com/i8xNS0lNtV

— NBA (@NBA) May 13, 2026