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The Timberwolves are fighting for their lives and they are playing at home, but overpowering Spurs may have the answer
The Timberwolves received a key injury update ahead of their do-or-die Game 6 against the Spurs, with nearly the entire roster available.
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson stepped up in their victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5.
The Spurs know closing out the series on the road won't be easy, especially against a battle-tested Timberwolves team on its home court.
Victor Wembanyama and Keldon Johnson spark a Game 5 win, plus we preview Game 5 of Cavs-Pistons tonight. NBA.com Staff Victor Wembanyama becomes 3rd Youngest player with 25/15/5 in a playoff game, as Spurs take Game 5 for 3-2 series lead on Tuesday.
The 6-foot-7 wing entered Sunday's game averaging nearly 6.0 boards per game through eight contests after snagging 12 Friday night.
Victor Wembanyama said he kept calm against "rage-baiting" from the Minnesota Timberwolves to help the San Antonio Spurs take a 3-2 series lead.