What happened
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 to knot the second-round series at 2-2. The win came after Victor Wembanyama was ejected, and Edwards dedicated his performance to his late mother Yvette on Mother's Day. The series now shifts back to San Antonio for a pivotal Game 5.
Why it matters
A 2-2 series with home-court advantage now flipped to the Spurs makes the next two games decisive. Edwards continues to cement his status as a closer in the playoffs, while Wembanyama's ejection raises questions about San Antonio's discipline in a tied series. The matchup has become one of the marquee storylines of the second round.
What to watch
Game 5 tips off in San Antonio with the series knotted 2-2. Watch for Wembanyama's response after his Game 4 ejection and whether Edwards builds on his Game 4 closing performance.