What happened
Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 to even their second-round playoff series at 2-2. The series now shifts back to San Antonio for a pivotal Game 5. Edwards led the way with a standout performance that he dedicated to his late mother, Yvette, on Mother's Day.
Why it matters
Game 5 becomes a swing game in a best-of-seven knotted at two games apiece, with the winner one victory from the Western Conference Finals. Minnesota stealing a game to square the series resets home-court advantage and puts pressure squarely on Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs. Edwards continues to assert himself as Minnesota's closer in the biggest moments of the postseason.
What to watch
Game 5 returns to San Antonio with the series tied 2-2 and home-court back in the Spurs' hands. Watch for Wembanyama's response after his Game 4 ejection and whether Edwards can sustain his closing-stretch dominance on the road.