What happened
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 to even their playoff series at 2-2. Anthony Edwards led the charge in the home win, with the series now shifting back to San Antonio for a pivotal Game 5. The result follows a Game 4 marked by a Victor Wembanyama ejection that altered the contest's complexion.
Why it matters
Evening the series resets home-court advantage and turns the matchup into a best-of-three, with Game 5 in San Antonio looming as the swing game. Edwards's Mother's Day performance, dedicated to his late mother Yvette, adds emotional weight to a series that now carries clear championship-path implications for both franchises. The Wembanyama ejection in Game 4 raises questions about Spurs discipline heading into a must-protect home game.
What to watch
Game 5 in San Antonio becomes the series' fulcrum, with Wembanyama's response after the Game 4 ejection the central storyline. Watch for any Edwards injury updates after he cited a knee issue earlier in the series.