Timberwolves accuse Wembanyama of goaltending after Spurs star sets NBA playoff block record

Frenchman had 12 blocks during Spurs’ Monday loss Minnesota say referees missed several infractions The Minnesota Timberwolves have questioned whether Victor Wembanyama’s NBA playoff record 12 blocks were legitimate. The San Antonio Spurs star set the record during his team’s conference semi-final loss to the Timberwolves on Monday night. But Minnesota coach Chris Finch believes the refereeing during the game was questionable. Continue reading...

Guardian sport · Tue, May 5, 2026, 2:09 PM
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Timberwolves accuse Wembanyama of goaltending after Spurs star sets NBA playoff block record

Frenchman had 12 blocks during Spurs’ Monday loss
Minnesota say referees missed several infractions

The Minnesota Timberwolves have questioned whether Victor Wembanyama’s NBA playoff record 12 blocks were legitimate.

The San Antonio Spurs star set the record during his team’s conference semi-final loss to the Timberwolves on Monday night. But Minnesota coach Chris Finch believes the refereeing during the game was questionable.

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