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The Minnesota Timberwolves stole Game 1 from the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinal with a 104-102 win. Julius Randle had 21 points and Dylan Harper led the Spurs with 18.
This is an early make-or-break game for the Spurs before the series moves to Minnesota. The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents this season. Minnesota ranks second in the Western Conference, shooting 37.0% from 3-point range.
San Antonio is looking for a spark from its bench in this one. De’Aaron Fox is shooting 48.6% and averaging 18.6 points for the Spurs. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 15.2 points over the last 10 games.
Anthony Edwards returned to action after being out for a little over a week. He’s averaging 28.8 points and 3.7 assists for the Timberwolves. Jaden McDaniels is averaging 15.7 points over the last 10 games.
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Timberwolves vs. Spurs live updates, highlights from Game 2 of NBA playoffs
1st Quarter- 2:53: Both team are battling to pull ahead
1st Quarter- 2:54: Dylan Harper jumper puts Spurs up 17-14
1st Quarter- 4:24: Stephon Castle’s free throws puts Spurs back up 15-14
1st Quarter- 4:34: Naz Reid layup puts the T-Wolves up by one point, 14-13
1st Quarter- 6:24: TV timeout. The Spurs are scrapping with 13-11 lead. Seven points thus far by Victor Wembanyama
1st Quarter- 7:03: The Spurs and T-Wolves are battling in the early minutes with San Antonio up 13-11
1st Quarter- 7:53: Teams trading bucket in the early going with Spurs up 10-7
Tip-off from San Antonio
Tonight’s @Timberwolves starters at San Antonio:
Conley
Shannon Jr
McDaniels
Randle
GobertOUT
DiVincenzo – Right Achilles Tendon Repair— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) May 7, 2026
Gregg Popovich was reportedly involved in the Spurs’ film session after their Game 1 loss to the Wolves, per @Matthew_Tynan. pic.twitter.com/WEnwJlptm8
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 6, 2026
How to Watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 2 Western Conference Semifinals
Wednesday, May 6
Tip-off: 9:30 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
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