The Spurs beat the Timberwolves soundly on Wednesday night, 133–95, and tied their second round series in the process. All five San Antonio starters scored in double-figures, led by Stephon Castle's 21. Devin Vassell finished with 10 points thanks in no small part to a unique basket in the second quarter when he converted a very rare three-point alley-oop.
Julian Champagnie got the ball from Victor Wembanyama with the shot clock winding down, but lost it on the way up. Champagnie recovered the ball and kicked it out to Vassell in the corner. Without time to get off a proper jumper, Vassell began his shooting motion without the ball. Champagnie proceeded to hit him perfectly and Vassell caught the ball and shot it in one motion right before the shot clock ran out.
