NBA 2026 Conference Semifinals: Minnesota Timberwolves Edge San Antonio Spurs 104–102 In Game 1
Minnesota Timberwolves defeated San Antonio Spurs 104–102 in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals, edging a thriller on the road despite Victor Wembanyama’s record 12 blocks and De’Aaron Fox’s late push. Anthony Edwards made a decisive return from a knee bone bruise off the bench, scoring 18 points in limited minutes and closing the game with a strong late burst, while Minnesota’s defense held firm in the final moments as Julian Champagnie missed a potential game-winning three at the buzzer.
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) reaches for the ball as Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) defends during the second half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) and guard Mike Conley (10) celebrate during the second half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the first half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1), front, handles the ball as San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2), middle, and forward-center Victor Wembanyama (1), back, defend during the second half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
San Antonio Spurs forward Keldon Johnson (3) shoots over Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) during the second half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) handles the ball as San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) defends during the second half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Bones Hyland (8) checks on forward Julius Randle (30) during the second half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series against the San Antonio Spurs in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) loses control of the ball as San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) defends during the first half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) defends during the first half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) works toward the basket as Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) defends during the first half in Game 1 of a second-round NBA playoffs basketball series in San Antonio. | Photo: AP/Eric Gay
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