Trending Now - Victor Wembanyama Shines Again, Spurs Take Crucial Game 3
WHO:
Pro Football Network - Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves
NY Post - Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio Spurs, Minnesota Timberwolves
WHAT:
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama became the first player to achieve at least 35 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks in a playoff game while shooting over 70% from the floor since LeBron James in the 2012 Eastern Conference finals.
NBC Sports - De’Aaron Fox scored 17 points, and Stephon Castle had 13 points and 12 assists with a team-high plus-17 rating in Game 3.
NBC Sports - The series will shift back to San Antonio for Game 5 on Tuesday.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama became the first player to achieve at least 35 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks in a playoff game while shooting over 70% from the floor.
AP News - Wembanyama was 13 for 18 from the field and 10 for 12 from the free-throw line during Game 3.
Pro Football Network - The Spurs are favored over the Timberwolves by 4.5 points in Game 4 on Sunday.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama recorded five blocks in Game 3, becoming just the fourth player since blocks became an official statistic in 1973-74 to achieve at least 35 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks in a playoff game.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama shot 72.2 percent from the floor, including 3-of-5 from three-point range.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama scored or assisted on 18 of the Spurs' 29 fourth-quarter points.
RealGM Basketball - Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32 points, including 12 in the final two minutes of the first quarter.
Pro Football Network - Victor Wembanyama's performance in Game 3 is described as "historic" by the NBA community.
Pro Football Network - Wembanyama stated, "I’m Built For This," sending a strong warning to the rest of the NBA.
Pro Football Network - Victor Wembanyama scored 39 points in Game 3.
NY Post - Wembanyama also grabbed 15 rebounds in the game.
NY Post - The Spurs defeated the Timberwolves 115-108 in Game 3.
Pro Football Network - The Spurs took a 2-1 lead in the series against the Timberwolves.
WHERE:
NY Post - The game took place in San Antonio.
WHEN:
NY Post - Game 3 is part of the ongoing playoff series.
WHY:
Pro Football Network - Wembanyama's performance is seen as a significant contribution to the Spurs' playoff success.
HOW:
AP News - Wembanyama credited Olajuwon for teaching him a spin fadeaway he sank over Rudy Gobert during a 16-point fourth quarter.
RealGM Basketball - Wembanyama drew on techniques taught by Hakeem Olajuwon during the fourth quarter, including a spinning fadeaway shot against Rudy Gobert.
Pro Football Network - Julius Randle executed a poster dunk on Victor Wembanyama during the second quarter of Game 3, which left fans stunned.
Pro Football Network - Wembanyama's dominant play has put the rest of the NBA on notice.
(UPDATED May 9, 2026 19:16 UTC)
In a stunning playoff performance, Wembanyama became the first player since LeBron James in the 2012 Eastern Conference finals to score at least 35 points, grab 15 rebounds, and block five shots while shooting over 70% from the floor. De’Aaron Fox contributed 17 points, while Stephon Castle added 13 points and 12 assists, leading to a team-high plus-17 rating in Game 3. The series will shift back to San Antonio for Game 5 on Tuesday, where Wembanyama credited Olajuwon for teaching him the spin fadeaway that helped him shine in the fourth quarter.
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(UPDATED May 9, 2026 17:13 UTC)
Victor Wembanyama made history by becoming the first player to score at least 35 points, grab 15 rebounds, and block five shots in a playoff game while shooting over 70% from the floor. In Game 3, he showcased his skills by hitting 13 of 18 shots and sinking 10 of 12 free throws. Looking ahead, the Spurs are favored by 4.5 points against the Timberwolves in Game 4 on Sunday.
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(UPDATED May 9, 2026 13:19 UTC)
In an impressive playoff performance, Wembanyama recorded five blocks, becoming just the fourth player since blocks became an official statistic in the 1973-74 season to achieve at least 35 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks in a single game. He shot an impressive 72.2 percent from the floor, including three of five from beyond the arc, and played a pivotal role by scoring or assisting on 18 of the Spurs' 29 points in the fourth quarter. Meanwhile, Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 32 points, showcasing his skills with 12 of those coming in the final two minutes of the first quarter.
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(UPDATED May 9, 2026 11:15 UTC)
Victor Wembanyama's performance in Game 3 has been labeled as "historic" by the NBA community, and he made headlines by declaring, "I’m Built For This," sending a clear message to the rest of the league. In an exciting moment during the second quarter, Julius Randle executed a stunning poster dunk on Wembanyama that left fans in awe. The intensity of the game has certainly raised the stakes for the playoffs ahead.
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(UPDATED May 9, 2026 09:20 UTC)
In a thrilling Game 3 of the playoff series, Victor Wembanyama led the San Antonio Spurs to a 115-108 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, scoring an impressive 39 points and grabbing 15 rebounds. This win gives the Spurs a 2-1 lead in the series, showcasing Wembanyama's dominant performance that has certainly caught the attention of the rest of the NBA. The game took place in San Antonio, highlighting the rising star's significant contribution to the Spurs' playoff success.