NBA Playoffs Bracket Update (May 12th)

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NBA Playoffs Bracket Update (May 12th)

The Spurs go up 3-2 over Minnesota after blowing them out 126-97. Victor Wembanyama had 27 point and 17 rebounds while shooting 9-16 from the field. Fox, Castle, and Keldon combined for 56. The Wolves now face elimination as the series moves back to Minnesota for Game 6. The winner of the series faces OKC in the Western Conference Finals.

By Samir Mehdi

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