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The New York Knicks are now just two wins away from the Eastern Conference Finals after Jalen Brunson delivered another clutch fourth-quarter performance to steer his side past the Joel Embiid-less Philadelphia 76ers.<\/p>\n
Meanwhile in the Western Conference, the San Antonio Spurs completely flipped their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a brutal 133-95 Game 2 demolition led by Victor Wembanyama.<\/p>\n
Watch NBA with ESPN on Kayo Sports | Stream the best of the NBA Playoffs. | New to Kayo? Join now and get your first month for just $1.<\/a><\/b><\/p>\n SPURS WIN GAME TWO IN EMPHATIC FASHION<\/b><\/p>\n The San Antonio Spurs responded in emphatic fashion in Game 2, dismantling the Minnesota Timberwolves 133-95 in one of the most dominant performances of the NBA playoffs so far.<\/p>\n After narrowly dropping Game 1 despite a defensive masterclass from Victor Wembanyama, the Spurs arrived with a completely different edge, overwhelming Minnesota from the opening tip and never easing off. San Antonio led for almost the entire game, stretched the margin to as many as 47 points and turned the contest into a complete mismatch on both ends of the floor.<\/p>\n Everything clicked for the Spurs. Six players finished in double figures, they shot 50 per cent from the field and buried 41 per cent of their attempts from beyond the arc, all while punishing Minnesota\u2019s mistakes in transition. The Timberwolves coughed up 22 turnovers, which San Antonio converted into a relentless stream of fast-break points.<\/p>\n While the Spurs\u2019 offence hummed, it was Wembanyama who again controlled the tone defensively. The young superstar finished with 19 points, 15 rebounds and two blocks, but his overall impact went far beyond the box score. Every time Minnesota threatened to build momentum, Wembanyama shut the door around the rim with his length, mobility and timing.<\/p>\n Through two games, he has already established himself as the defining defensive presence in the series, and Minnesota still looks unsure how to attack him consistently.<\/p>\n San Antonio\u2019s ball movement was equally impressive, finishing with 29 assists in a performance built on pace, spacing and unselfish play. Stephon Castle led the scoring with 21 points, attacking the Timberwolves defence all night, while De\u2019Aaron Fox controlled the tempo with 16 points. Rookie Dylan Harper also made a strong playoff impact off the bench with 11 points and five assists.<\/p>\n The role players followed suit. Julian Champagnie knocked down four threes, Harrison Barnes added 12 efficient points, and Luke Kornet provided valuable rim protection with three blocks in limited minutes.<\/p>\n For Minnesota, very little went right.<\/p>\n Anthony Edwards struggled to impose himself once again, finishing with 12 points on 5-of-13 shooting alongside four turnovers and a brutal minus-33 rating in just 24 minutes. Still managing a lingering knee issue, Edwards showed flashes early but lacked his usual explosiveness and found it difficult to finish against San Antonio\u2019s length.<\/p>\n Julius Randle added 12 points but committed five turnovers, while Rudy Gobert endured a frustrating night with just five points and six missed free throws. As a team, the Timberwolves shot a poor 51.6 per cent from the line and never looked comfortable offensively, managing only 19 assists while repeatedly struggling against the Spurs\u2019 pressure defence.<\/p>\n READ MORE<\/b><\/p>\n Championship contenders look to reunite legendary head coach with <\/i><\/b>six-time MVP<\/b><\/i><\/a><\/p>\n