The Spurs defeated the Timberwolves 4-2 to advance to the Western Conference Finals to face the Thunder.

May 17th - According to the Associated Press, the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109 , advancing to the Western Conference Finals with a 4-2 series victory. The Spurs will face the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Despite being considered " better than expected , " the team emphasized focusing only on the present.

Head coach Mitch Johnson said: "We've never discussed what kind of team we'll become or what we'll do. We only know that we have huge potential and we'll strive to be the best team."

The Spurs built their core around number one draft pick Victor Wimbledon, and strengthened it through draft picks and trades, including Stephen Castle and De'Aaron Fox , forming a young and efficient system.

Previously, Castle scored 32 points and grabbed 11 rebounds in Game 6 , becoming a key player in their advancement. Wernbanyama contributed 19 points, taking on more playmaking and defensive responsibilities.

“ As long as we get into the rhythm of the game first, we can control it, ” said Wenbanyama. “ We use speed and transition offense to beat our opponents. ”

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