What happened
Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves to a Game 4 home win, evening their playoff series with the San Antonio Spurs at 2-2. The series now shifts back to San Antonio for a pivotal Game 5. Edwards dedicated the performance to his late mother, Yvette, on Mother's Day.
Why it matters
After dropping the opening pair, Minnesota has clawed back to a best-of-three with home court flipped to San Antonio. The result also reframes the Wembanyama-Edwards matchup narrative after Wembanyama's Game 4 ejection and Edwards' postgame comments about playing through leg issues. Momentum and rest now favor the Spurs at home, but the Wolves have proven they can match San Antonio's physicality.
What to watch
Game 5 tips in San Antonio with the series knotted 2-2 and the Spurs reclaiming home court. Watch for Wembanyama's status and minutes load after the Game 4 ejection, plus Edwards' health.