Spurs advance to Western Conference finals behind 139-109 win in 2026

The San Antonio Spurs secured their spot in the Western Conference finals with a dominant 139-109 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Spurs dominate Timberwolves Stephon Castle delivered a standout performance as the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference finals with a commanding 139-109 win against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Castle contributed 32 points to the victory, while Victor Wembanyama added 19 as the Spurs closed out the series 4-2. This sets up a highly anticipated matchup against the top-seeded Oklahoma City Thunder, who are the reigning NBA champions. The Spurs previously faced the Thunder five times during the regular season, winning four of those games. ## Castle reflects on victory After Friday's win over Minnesota, Stephon Castle emphasized the team's focus on the road ahead. 'We're not even thinking about that right now,' Castle stated. 'The games ahead are a totally different game. They are rolling right now. They've won eight straight. It's going to be tough to knock them off, but we're pretty confident we can do it.' The Spurs now prepare to face a Thunder team that has been dominant in recent weeks. ## Pistons force Game 7 against Cavaliers The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 to tie their series and force a deciding Game 7. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 21 points, while Paul Reed and Jalen Duren contributed 17 and 15 points respectively. This marks the second consecutive playoff round where Detroit has forced a Game 7 after trailing 3-1 against the Orlando Magic in the previous round. The Pistons will host the Cavaliers in Detroit on Sunday to determine who advances to the Eastern Conference finals. ## Pistons complete historic comeback The Detroit Pistons overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic 4-3 and advance to the second round. This was the second straight series where Detroit rallied from a 3-1 deficit, showcasing their resilience. The team now prepares to face either the Cleveland Cavaliers or New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals, depending on Sunday's outcome.