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NBAΒ·May 11, 2026 05:53 AM ET

Timberwolves Even Series at 2-2 Behind Edwards, Force Game 5 in San Antonio

Minnesota knots series, shifts pressure back to Spurs.

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What happened: The Minnesota Timberwolves evened their playoff series with the San Antonio Spurs 2-2 with a Game 4 home win, led by Anthony Edwards. The series now shifts back to San Antonio for a pivotal Game 5. The win followed a chippy Game 4 that included a Victor Wembanyama ejection.

Why it matters: A 2-2 series flips home-court leverage back toward whichever side wins Game 5, turning this into a best-of-three with Minnesota fully alive. Edwards has reasserted himself as the series swing factor after a rocky start, and Wembanyama's foul trouble and ejection raise real questions about San Antonio's discipline on the road. Momentum and officiating narratives β€” already a flashpoint in replies to this post β€” will dominate the lead-in to Game 5.

What to watch: Watch Game 5 in San Antonio for the Wembanyama response after his Game 4 ejection and whether Edwards builds on his Game 4 performance. Lineup status and any league review of Game 4 officiating are the next shoes to drop.

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