Spurs reach Western Finals

The San Antonio Spurs have advanced to the Western Conference Finals after a dominant 139-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Rookie Stephon Castle led the way with 32 points and 11 rebounds in the series-clinching win.

The victory marks the Spurs' return to the conference finals for the first time in nine years, fueled by the standout performance of Victor Wembanyama.

San Antonio will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder in a highly anticipated matchup between two of the league's most promising young rosters.