Spurs Eliminate Timberwolves, Pistons Force Game 7 in NBA Playoffs

San Antonio stormed into the Western Conference finals Friday, routing Minnesota 139-109 as rookie Stephon Castle erupted for 32 points and 11 rebounds and the Spurs set a franchise postseason record with 18 threes. De'Aaron Fox had 21 points and nine assists; Victor Wembanyama added 19 while anchoring the defense. Anthony Edwards scored 24 on 9-for-26 as the Timberwolves bowed out 4-2. In the East, Detroit stayed alive, beating Cleveland 115-94 behind Jalen Duren’s 15 points, 11 boards and three blocks, setting up a Game 7 in Cleveland on Sunday.