What happened: Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves evened their playoff series against the San Antonio Spurs at 2-2 with a Game 4 win at home. Edwards led the charge with a dominant performance, dedicating the victory 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: With the series knotted, Game 5 becomes a swing game that effectively decides home-court advantage for the rest of the series. Edwards reasserting himself as the alpha against Victor Wembanyama's Spurs raises the stakes and the national interest. A 2-2 split also reshapes the series narrative after Wembanyama's Game 4 ejection altered the matchup on the floor.

What to watch: Game 5 tips in San Antonio with the series tied 2-2. Watch whether Wembanyama bounces back from his Game 4 ejection and how Edwards handles the road environment.