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Spurs Defeat Timberwolves, Advance to Conference Finals

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109, securing their spot in the Western Conference Finals. Stephon Castle, De'Aaron Fox, and Dylan Harper led the scoring effort for San Antonio. They now face the Oklahoma City Thunder.

10/06/2026 · Oklahoma edition

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Why it matters locally: The San Antonio Spurs will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder in the Western Conference Finals, directly impacting a major professional sports team based in Oklahoma City.

The San Antonio Spurs defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 139-109, clinching their series and advancing to the Western Conference Finals. San Antonio will now face the Oklahoma City Thunder. Stephon Castle led the Spurs with 29 points. De'Aaron Fox contributed 27 points, and Dylan Harper added 20 points. These three players combined for 76 points, nearly half of San Antonio's total score in the victory.

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