Wembanyama hits back after elbow ejection to star as Spurs move to finals brink

Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 to take a 3-2 lead in their Western Conference semi-finals.

Keldon Johnson had 21 points, De'Aaron Fox added 18 and Stephon Castle had 17 as San Antonio moved a game away from the finals. The Spurs can advance to face Oklahoma City with a victory in Game 6 on Friday in Minneapolis.