Victor Wembanyama dropped 19 points, 6 rebounds and 3 blocks in the Spurs’ series-clinching win against Minnesota.

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Cade Cunningham and the Pistons force a Game 7 with a convincing 21-point win over Cleveland in Game 6. Game 7 in Detroit is set for Sunday on Prime Video, as the top-seeded Pistons get their fourth win facing elimination in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Those four victories are the second-most all time by a No. 1 seed.

The Spurs advanced to the Western Conference Finals after handling the Wolves in their 30-point Game 6 victory. Stephon Castle (32 pts), De’Aaron Fox (21 pts) and Victor Wembanyama (19 pts) combined for 72 points to help San Antonio reach the conference finals for the first time since 2017. The defending champion OKC Thunder await, with Game 1 set for Monday.

MAY 16, 2026 / 12:25 ET

Friday’s final scores:

Pistons 115, Cavaliers 94 (Series tied 3-3)

Spurs 139, Timberwolves 109 (SAS wins 4-2)

🏀 Player of the Night: Stephon Castle

32 PTS (11-16 FGM) | 11 REB | 6 AST | 5 3PM

Castle is your player of the night after his masterful close-out performance for the Spurs in Game 6.

— NBA (@NBA) May 16, 2026

MAY 16, 2026 / 12:33 ET

Spurs vs. Thunder schedule

Game 1 of the Western Conference Finals is set for Monday in Oklahoma City.

— NBA (@NBA) May 16, 2026

MAY 16, 2026 / 12:27 ET

Cavs-Pistons, Game 7 info

Win or go home in Detroit on Sunday. The schedule is now set for Game 7 this Sunday. With a trip to the Eastern Conference Finals at stake, the Cleveland-Detroit series will wrap with a winner-take-all finale at 8PM ET on @NBAonPrime.

— NBA Communications (@NBAPR) May 16, 2026

MAY 16, 2026 / 12:20 ET

Spurs handle business, advance to WCF

San Antonio dominates on the road to defeat the Wolves, 139-109, to win the series 4-2 and advance to the Western Conference Finals. The Spurs will take on the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Stephon Castle shines with a game-high 32 points on 11-for-16 shooting (5-7 3PM) to go along with 11 rebounds and 6 assists in 30 minutes.

— NBA (@NBA) May 16, 2026

De’Aaron Fox tallies an efficient 21 points (8-10 FG, 3-3 3PM, 2-2 FT) with 4 rebounds, 9 dimes and 2 blocks, and Victor Wembanyama (19 pts, 6 reb, 2 ast, 3 blk) and Julian Champagnie (18 pts, 5 reb, 2 stl, game-best +35) show out in support.

Anthony Edwards leads the way for Minnesota with 24 points (9-26 FG) and 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals, with Terrence Shannon Jr. (21 pts) and Naz Reid (18 pts, 3 3PM, 7 reb) pacing the impactful bench performance for the Wolves.

MAY 16, 2026 / 12:06 ET

Wolves throw in the towel

With just under 8 minutes to go in the game, Minnesota empties their bench. San Antonio follows suit, as they lead 130-95 with 6:30 remaining.

MAY 16, 2026 / 12:02 ET

Spurs on brink of WCF berth

San Antonio has a 128-95 edge over the Wolves with 8:01 remaining in the fourth quarter of Game 6. If the Spurs hang on, they’ll advance to the Western Conference Finals where the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder await.

MAY 15, 2026 / 11:50 ET

Wolves’ season on the line

After three quarters of play, the Spurs hold a 110-84 edge over the Timberwolves. San Antonio outscores Minnesota 36-23 in the third quarter behind Stephon Castle, who’s pouring in a game-high 30 points on 10-for-14 shooting and 5-for-7 from long range.

Anthony Edwards leads the way for Minnesota with 24 points on 9-for-25 shooting (2-7 3PM, 4-7 FT) in 33 minutes, adding 2 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 steals. The Wolves are shooting 37.3% overall (31-83 FG), and they’ll have 12 more minutes to keep their season alive.

MAY 15, 2026 / 11:38 ET

Spurs completely dialed in

San Antonio takes a 104-76 advantage over the Timberwolves with 3:59 left in the third. Stephon Castle is hoopin' in Game 6 with 28 PTS, 8 REB, 5 AST, 5 3PM.

The Spurs have now scored at least 30 points in all three quarters, thanks in large part to Stephon Castle (28 pts, 5 3PM, 8 reb, 5 ast) and De’Aaron Fox (21 pts, 3 reb, 7 ast, 2 blk).

— NBA (@NBA) May 16, 2026

MAY 15, 2026 / 11:30 ET

Wemby is a bad man

Victor Wembanyama is up to 17 points (5-10 FG), 5 rebounds, 2 assists and 3 blocks as the Spurs hold a 91-73 lead over Minnesota with 6:35 left in the third quarter.

MAY 15, 2026 / 11:12 ET

Reed shows out in Game 6

“B-ball Paul” put on a show for the Pistons in their forceful win in Game 6 over the Cavs tonight. Paul Reed delivered in a must-win Game 6 with 17 PTS (career-high in a postseason game) and 6 REB.

— NBA (@NBA) May 16, 2026

MAY 15, 2026 / 11:05 ET

Spurs in control at half

San Antonio shoots 59.5% (25-42 FG) from the field and 8-for-16 from 3-point range on their way to a 74-61 lead at the break. Minnesota finishes the first half shooting 39.7% overall (23-58 FG) and 35.3% from 3 (6-17 3PM) despite erasing a 29-point deficit.

The Spurs’ trio of Stephon Castle (19 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast), De’Aaron Fox (13 pts, 4 ast, 1 blk) and Victor Wembanyama (13 pts, 4 reb, 2 blk) power the first-half advantage.

Anthony Edwards has 19 points on 8-for-18 shooting with 3 steals to lead the Wolves, while Naz Reid (18 pts, 3 3PM, 3 reb) and Terrence Shannon Jr. (11 pts, 1 ast, 1 stl) have been solid off the bench.

MAY 15, 2026 / 10:53 ET

Wolves clawing back

Minnesota trailed by as many as 29 points in the second quarter, but Anthony Edwards (16 pts, 3 stl) and Naz Reid (16 pts, 3 3PM) help trim the deficit to just 13, as the Wolves trail the Spurs 67-54 with 1:57 left in the first half.

MAY 15, 2026 / 10:35 ET

All San Antonio in Game 6

Minnesota has yet to score in the second quarter, and they trail the Spurs 52-27 following a 16-0 run by San Antonio.

Stephon Castle (17 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast) and Victor Wembanyama (9 pts, 2 reb, 1 ast) are bringing the force and energy in Game 6.

MAY 15, 2026 / 10:25 ET

Spurs start 2Q strong

San Antonio begins the second quarter with a 7-0 run, taking a 43-27 advantage over the Wolves with 10:22 left in the first half.

MAY 15, 2026 / 10:19 ET

San Antonio on top after 1Q

The Spurs take a 36-27 lead over Minnesota heading to the second quarter, as Stephon Castle (14 pts, 3 3PM, 3 reb, 2 ast) and De’Aaron Fox (9 pts on 4-4 FG, 3 ast) control the tempo.

Naz Reid has a team-high 10 points on 4-for-5 shooting and 2-for-2 from behind the arc in 7 minutes off the Wolves’ bench, while Anthony Edwards paces the starters with 7 points (3-6 FG) and 2 steals.

MAY 15, 2026 / 9:59 ET

Spurs-Wolves Game 6 underway

Stephon Castle storms out of the gate with 8 points (3-4 FG) and two made 3s, 3 rebounds and 2 dimes to help San Antonio grab an early 18-11 lead with 6:57 left in the first quarter on Prime Video.

Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota with 7 points on 3-for-4 shooting and 2 steals.

MAY 15, 2026 / 9:51 ET

Detroit dominates to force Game 7

The Pistons were in full force during their 115-94 win over Cleveland in Game 6, tying their series at 3 games apiece. Detroit was dominant in paint scoring (48-26) and bench points (48-19) while holding the Cavs to 13-for-35 shooting inside the paint (37.1%).

Duncan Robinson (14 pts, 4 3PM) was huge off the bench in his return after missing Game 5 with back soreness, and Paul Reed (17 pts on 7-9 FG, 6 reb, 1 blk) and Marcus Sasser (9 pts, game-best +27) fuel a tremendous showing for Detroit’s second unit.

Cade Cunningham (21 pts, 5 3PM, 8 ast) and Jalen Duren (15 pts, 11 reb, 3 blk) star in the victory, and Ausar Thompson’s (10 pts, 9 reb, 4 ast, 4 stl, 1 blk) presence was felt everywhere despite fouling out with 3:56 left in the contest.

James Harden leads Cleveland with 23 points (6-13 FG), 7 rebounds, 4 assists and 4 steals, but he tallies a game-high 8 turnovers in 37 minutes. Donovan Mitchell finishes with 18 points on 6-for-20 shooting and a game-worst -25 plus-minus in 37 minutes.

MAY 15, 2026 / 9:33 ET

Pistons close to tying series

Jalen Duren (13 pts, 9 reb, 3 blk) returns after twisting his ankle in the third, and the Pistons are separating from Cleveland with a 107-91 lead with 3:25 to go in Game 6.

MAY 15, 2026 / 9:23 ET

Cavs trying to stay close

Cleveland trails Detroit 96-85 with 6:53 remaining in the fourth quarter.

James Harden fuels the Cavs with 20 points on 5-for-11 shooting, while Cade Cunningham tallies a game-high 21 points and 7 assists along with five made 3s.

MAY 15, 2026 / 9:20 ET

Starting Lineups: Spurs-Timberwolves, Game 6

San Antonio Spurs: PG – De’Aaron Fox (17.0 ppg, 4.2 apg, 1.4 spg) | SG – Stephon Castle (17.6 ppg, 4.6 rpg, 6.2 apg, 1.0 spg) | SF – Devin Vassell (12.6 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.4 spg) | PF – Julian Champagnie (10.2 ppg, 6.2 rpg, 1.6 spg) | C – Victor Wembanyama (20.0 ppg, 13.2 rpg, 4.4 bpg)

Minnesota Timberwolves: PG – Ayo Dosunmu (9.3 ppg, 5.3 rpg, 3.0 apg, 1.8 spg) | SG – Anthony Edwards (23.6 ppg, 5.6 rpg, 2.6 apg) | SF – Jaden McDaniels (15.2 ppg, 5.4 rpg, 2.0 apg) | PF – Julius Randle (14.8 ppg, 7.8 rpg) | C – Rudy Gobert (8.0 ppg, 9.0 rpg, 1.2 spg, 1.2 bpg)

Key reserves: Dylan Harper (14.6 ppg, 6.4 rpg, 1.4 spg) and Keldon Johnson (11.2 ppg, 3.8 rpg) for Spurs. Terrence Shannon Jr. (8.6 ppg, 2.8 rpg, 2.0 apg) and Naz Reid (13.6 ppg, 2.4 3PM, 7.8 rpg) for Wolves.

MAY 15, 2026 / 9:10 ET

Detroit takes 14-point lead to 4Q

The Pistons close the third on a 10-2 run to secure a 84-70 lead, their largest of the game through three quarters. Cade Cunningham (19 pts, 6 ast) and Ausar Thompson (10 pts, 8 reb, 4 ast, 4 stl, 1 blk) fuel the Detroit advantage.

Paul Reed has been a huge spark off Detroit’s bench, dropping 12 points on 5-for-7 shooting with 5 rebounds and one block in 12 minutes.

MAY 15, 2026 / 9:03 ET

The Amazing Ausar

Ausar Thompson is one of the best athletes in the NBA, and he showcases it with his unreal bounce here. Detroit continues to fight off the Cavs, as the Pistons hold a 78-68 lead with 1:45 remaining in the third quarter.

MAY 15, 2026 / 8:52 ET

Duren heads to locker room

Jalen Duren (9 pts, 7 reb, 1 stl, 2 blk) is going back to the locker room after twisting his ankle during the third quarter. Hopefully he’ll be back out there, but we’ll keep you posted here.

Paul Reed (4 pts, 3 reb, 1 ast) replaces Duren, with the Pistons leading Cleveland 68-61 with 5:24 left in the third on Prime Video.

MAY 15, 2026 / 8:45 ET

Pistons start 3Q red-hot

Detroit bursts out to a 14-4 run to begin the second half and takes a 68-55 advantage over the hosting Cavaliers with 8:50 left in the third quarter.

MAY 15, 2026 / 8:25 ET

Pistons up 54-51 at halftime

Cleveland ends the first half on a