Read SpursNation Weekly, from the San Antonio Express-News, expressnews.com/spurs. Follow our reporters @tomorsborn.bsky.social, @jmcdonaldsa.bsky.social and @mikefinger.bsky.social.https://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlx6zlr5e22mWhat the Spurs had to say about their upcoming matchup with Oklahoma City in the Western Conference finals, and other postgame updates following a dominating closeout win to finish the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 6: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-timberwolves-game-5-live-score-22261534.php/?abcd16 May 2026 06:14 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlx6zlr5e22mhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlx43fdumc2mSpurs guard De’Aaron Fox on preparing to play Oklahoma City in the Western Conference finals: “They haven’t lost a game in the playoffs, so just trying to stop their momentum. We know who they are, we know what they do.”16 May 2026 05:22 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlx43fdumc2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlx3sj3hnk2mSpurs guard De’Aaron Fox following a Game 6 win to close out Minnesota: “The way we came out, the way that we started the game, and the way that we started the second half put us in a great position to win. And we were able to execute that.”16 May 2026 05:17 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlx3sj3hnk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlx3h346vs2mSpurs forward Keldon Johnson, on San Antonio fans celebrating the team advancing to the Western Conference finals: “I hope everybody is safe tonight. Have fun, honk, but I hope everyone does stay safe.”16 May 2026 05:10 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlx3h346vs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlx3bpetds2mSpurs guard Stephon Castle on De’Aaron Fox: “He took the shots that he wanted to, got to his spots when he wanted to. To have a lead guard, a veteran guard like that on our team that can get to any spot on the court whenever he wants is definitely cool to be alongside him.”16 May 2026 05:07 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlx3bpetds2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlx32fcwlk2mSpurs guard Stephon Castle on his hot start in Game 6 and improving 3-point shooting: “It’s just work. A lot of reps. Just staying in the gym. ... I think the biggest thing for me is staying consistent with my footwork, making every shot feel the same.”16 May 2026 05:03 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlx32fcwlk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlx2niiqys2mSpurs center Victor Wembanyama, on facing Oklahoma City: “Of course we’re confident, but we need to keep the right confidence level. Right now, I'm not even thinking about it. I’m just thinking about recovering. I’m thinking about getting this press conference over with.”16 May 2026 04:56 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlx2niiqys2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlx2gl3kgs2mSpurs center Victor Wembanyama, on advancing to the Western Conference finals in dominant fashion: “It’s great. Shows that we already gained a little bit of experience from our short playoff time. I felt like we put ourselves in the best positions, simple as that.”16 May 2026 04:52 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlx2gl3kgs2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlx2aobfsk2mSpurs coach Mitch Johnson, on if he could sense San Antonio was ready to deliver a dominant performance in Game 6: “We felt our guys were ready, and that’s all you can ask for. We felt we were prepared. They looked like they felt like they were prepared.”16 May 2026 04:49 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlx2aobfsk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlwzxa4hkk2mSpurs coach Mitch Johnson, Stephon Castle’s Game 6 performance: “He was pretty damn good. ... We have a few guys on our team that are just that talented that when they do that, they take over, at times. The talent pops and they get to just have fun.”16 May 2026 04:44 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwzxa4hkk2mhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlwyqsxhck2kThe Spurs are going back to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2017, setting up a long-awaited clash with the Oklahoma City Thunder. A young San Antonio roster had no issues dominating its first road closeout game Friday in Minnesota: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-timberwolves-game-5-live-score-22261534.php/?a16 May 2026 04:22 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwyqsxhck2khttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlwxjktayc22The Spurs appear to be minutes away from wrapping up their Western Conference semifinals series in six games, which would put Victor Wembanyama and Co. halfway to their ultimate goal of an NBA championship. Follow along for live updates and analysis: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-timberwolves-game-5-live-score-22261534.php16 May 2026 04:00 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwxjktayc22https://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlwwf4f6g22bHot shooting, including a career-high five 3-pointers from Stephon Castle, has San Antonio in control in the third quarter of Game 6. Even with Victor Wembanyama on the bench, the Spurs extended their lead. Follow along for live updates and analysis: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-timberwolves-game-5-live-score-22261534.php16 May 2026 03:40 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwwf4f6g22bhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlwv5moxxc2dAfter appearing to aggravate a right ankle injury that landed him on the Game 5 injury report, De'Aaron Fox was back on the floor for the Spurs to open the third quarter of Game 6 on Friday in Minnesota. Follow along for live updates and analysis: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-timberwolves-game-5-live-score-22261534.php16 May 2026 03:18 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwv5moxxc2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlwup42mts2dRough end to the first half for San Antonio, as De'Aaron Fox limped off with an injury and Minnesota cut into a once-massive lead. The Spurs are up 74-61 at the break. Follow along for live updates and analysis: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-timberwolves-game-5-live-score-22261534.php16 May 2026 03:09 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwup42mts2dhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlwtfib6zs26The Spurs opened the second quarter with a 20-0 run, holding the Timberwolves off the board for nearly five minutes to take a commanding lead in Minnesota. Follow along for live updates and analysis: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-timberwolves-game-5-live-score-22261534.php16 May 2026 02:46 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwtfib6zs26https://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlwsqdoqlc2zThe Spurs offense is hitting on all cylinders early, attacking the basket whether Rudy Gobert is patrolling the paint or not. San Antonio's lead continues to grow early in the second quarter. Follow along for live updates and analysis: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-timberwolves-game-5-live-score-22261534.php16 May 2026 02:34 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwsqdoqlc2zhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlws6abxvc2cStephon Castle is lighting it up from 3-point range as part of an all-around strong start as the Spurs extend their lead early in the second quarter. Following along for live updates and analysis: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-timberwolves-game-5-live-score-22261534.php16 May 2026 02:24 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlws6abxvc2chttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlwrec3uns2iStephon Castle is out to a hot start for the Spurs, but Naz Reid is keeping the Timberwolves within reach. Follow along for live updates and analysis from Game 6 in Minnesota: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-timberwolves-game-5-live-score-22261534.php16 May 2026 02:10 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwrec3uns2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlwp26dj2s2bThe San Antonio Spurs enter Game 6 tonight in Minneapolis with a chance to close out the Minnesota Timberwolves and advance to the Western Conference finals for the first time since 2017. Follow along for live updates and analysis: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-timberwolves-game-5-live-score-22261534.php16 May 2026 01:28 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlwp26dj2s2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlppajqiqc2wWhat the Spurs had to say after Victor Wembanyama's standout night propelled San Antonio to a Game 5 win and a 3-2 series lead against Minnesota: https://www.expressnews.com/sports/spurs/article/spurs-say-taking-control-game-5-22256302.php13 May 2026 06:43 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlppajqiqc2whttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlpk4s7u6k2gSpurs forward Keldon Johnson, on Dylan Harper: “To see that from a rookie is crazy. And it’s crazy to be calling him a rookie the way he plays. … He's been consistent all season with it. It just shows you how special he can be, and how special he is right now.”13 May 2026 05:12 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlpk4s7u6k2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlpjphf4422gSpurs forward Keldon Johnson, on his play in Game 5 after a difficult start to the postseason: “Just playing. I feel like a lot of games in the playoffs I was trying to overthink it, trying to be perfect. ... Just getting it going tonight was a big confidence booster.”13 May 2026 05:04 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlpjphf4422ghttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlpjd7t45c2gSpurs guard Devin Vassell, on Keldon Johnson’s standout Game 5: “He’s special. He just has to come out and be aggressive. Stay confident, get out of his head. He's a huge part of why we’re in the position that we’re in. When he plays like that, we’re a really hard team to beat.”13 May 2026 04:57 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlpjd7t45c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlpiuwcm2c2gSpurs guard De’Aaron Fox on closing out a Game 5 win: “We know that we have the talent to go on these runs and get up on teams. When you become a good team, it’s when you can put teams away. ... Once we got back up, we never looked back, and that’s the team that we want to be.”13 May 2026 04:49 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlpiuwcm2c2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlpickpnpk2gSpurs guard Dylan Harper, on playing through injury in Game 5: “If nothing is getting worse, what’s the worst that can happen? It’s the playoffs. In the back of my head, I knew I was going to play and I wanted to play.”13 May 2026 04:39 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlpickpnpk2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlphxyw2ic2gSpurs center Victor Wembanyama, on his mentality in Game 5 after being ejected from Game 4: “I feel like the rage baiting would’ve been maybe one of their strategies. So, I feel like we need to stay composed as a team.”13 May 2026 04:33 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlphxyw2ic2ghttps://bsky.app/profile/spursnationsa.bsky.social/post/3mlphqbachk2oSpurs center Victor Wembanyama, on whether “upset Vic” or "mature Vic” showed up in Game 5: “I feel like they ain’t mutually exclusive. I’m looking for both.”13 May 2026 04:29 +0000at://did:plc:vdd3oadqw7igutbru7lj4ls3/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlphqbachk2o