Wembanyama, Spurs take out frustration on Timberwolves to even semifinal series at one apiece

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Whether it’s chess, a drawing contest or table tennis, San Antonio Spurs All-Star Victor Wembanyama hates to lose.

A defeat in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals to the Minnesota Timberwolves only magnified that loathing.

Wembanyama responded by setting a suffocating tone as San Antonio handed Minnesota its largest postseason loss in franchise history, beating the Timberwolves 133-95 on Wednesday night to even their series at one game apiece.

What resulted was what Minnesota coach Chris Finch said was a punking before a raucous sell-out crowd at the Frost Bank Center.

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