What happened
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 to even their playoff series at 2-2. The win, which featured an ejection of Victor Wembanyama, sends the series back to San Antonio for a pivotal Game 5. Edwards dedicated his performance to his late mother on Mother's Day.
Why it matters
Evening the series flips home-court advantage pressure squarely back onto San Antonio and resets a matchup that had been trending toward the Spurs. Edwards' emotional Game 4 outing, combined with the Wembanyama ejection, alters the tactical picture heading into a best-of-three. The result keeps Minnesota's title window open and tests how a young Spurs core responds to postseason adversity.
What to watch
Watch Game 5 in San Antonio for Wembanyama's response after the Game 4 ejection and whether a healthier Anthony Edwards can carry his Mother's Day momentum on the road. Rotation tweaks and foul management will shape the swing game.