Spurs respond to Game 1 loss with beatdown of Timberwolves in Game 2
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Key Points:
- The San Antonio Spurs dominated the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals series, tying the series 1-1.
- The Spurs' defense, led by Victor Wembanyama, held the Timberwolves to poor shooting inside the paint and from the perimeter, while forcing more turnovers.
- All five Spurs starters scored in double figures, with the team pulling away decisively by the end of the second quarter and extending their lead throughout the third.
- The Timberwolves were hampered by injuries and limited rotations, with key players like Donte DiVincenzo out and Anthony Edwards playing off the bench with limited efficiency.
- Game 3 is scheduled for Friday in Minnesota, where the Timberwolves will look to leverage their home-court advantage despite the challenges highlighted by Game 2.
