The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-108 in Game 3 of the 2026 NBA playoffs, taking a 2-1 series lead. Victor Wembanyama dominated with 39 points, 15 rebounds, and five blocks, shooting 72% from the field and 83% from the free throw line. Anthony Edwards returned from a minutes restriction to play 41 minutes, posting an impressive 32 points, 14 rebounds, and six assists.
The game started with a bang as Edwards scored Minnesota’s first point on a free throw, but then the Timberwolves went scoreless for over nine minutes, falling behind 14-1. However, Minnesota mounted a comeback, and by the end of the first quarter, Edwards had orchestrated a 12-0 run on his own, pulling the Timberwolves within one point at 23-22. The Timberwolves won the second quarter by the same margin, tying the game at 51 at halftime. In the third quarter, the Spurs extended their lead to four points, and Minnesota was unable to take a lead for the rest of the game. The Timberwolves came as close as three points down on four occasions in the second half but never got closer than two possessions after the four-minute mark of the fourth quarter.
Key moments in the final period included a 25-foot three-pointer by Wembanyama at 9:09, a 27-foot three-pointer by Terrence Shannon at 9:50, and a 24-foot three-pointer by Edwards at 0:23. Despite a late push, the Spurs held on for the victory.
Game 4 will take place on Sunday, May 10, as the Timberwolves look to even the series before heading back to San Antonio for Game 5.