San Antonio takes a 3-2 lead in the NBA Western Conference semifinals against Minnesota after a dominant Game 5. The Spurs beat the Timberwolves 126-97, with Victor Wembanyama leading San Antonio’s offense and defense. Multiple reports say Wembanyama finishes with 27 points alongside 17 rebounds and three blocks, and that the win comes after his earlier game ejection in the previous meeting; he is reported as having performed again at a high level in this game. Keldon Johnson adds 21 points, while De’Aaron Fox scores 18 and Stephon Castle contributes 17. The Spurs’ victory puts them one win from advancing to the Western Conference Finals, where the Oklahoma City Thunder are waiting after sweeping the Los Angeles Lakers 4-0 in the other semifinal. Minnesota had won Game 1 104-102, a result tied to Anthony Edwards’ return from injury and an exceptional blocking performance by Wembanyama in that opener. The series now shifts to Game 6 in Minneapolis with San Antonio positioned to close it out.