Timberwolves vs. Spurs Game 1 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs series

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Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the next round of the NBA Playoffs with the Minnesota Timberwolves ready to go. The big man matchup between Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert will be one of the key storylines to watch as this series plays out.

There is cause for concern for San Antonio's side with Minnesota going 2-1 in the season series. However, Anthony Edwards was one of the biggest reasons why and his status is uncertain. He'll be available in Game 1, but the load he'll carry is unknown. He averaged 36.7 points in the three games on 58% shooting, 52% from 3-point range.

The second-seeded Spurs ousted the Portland Trailblazers 4-1 in the first round. Wembanyama suffered a concussion in the midst of the series and was out for a game dealing with symptoms. All four of the Spurs’ wins were by double digits. 

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Timberwolves vs. Spurs live updates, highlights from Game 1 of NBA playoffs

2nd Quarter- 3:21: TV Timeout. Both teams trading baskets tied at 39

2nd Quarter- 6:07: Mike Conley hits 3-pointer to cut Spurs lead 35-32

2nd Quarter- 6:38: A pair of free throws from Luke Kornet puts the Spurs 35-29

2nd Quarter- 6:45: TV timeout. Spurs retake the lead with a Devin Vassell 3-pointer 32-29

2nd Quarter- 8:46: Spurs pull within one, 29-28, 

2nd Quarter- 10:53: Minnesota pulls ahead with five quick points to start the quarter 29-28

End of 1st Quarter: Timberwolves 24, Spurs 23

Team Stats

1st Quarter- 1:27: Anthony Edwards makes 3-pointer for 22-20 T-Wolves lead over Spurs

1st Quarter- 2:43: Both team going through a drought before TV timeout. 

1st Quarter- 3:48: Spurs pull ahead with 17-14 with many misses.

1st Quarter- 6:12: The Spurs and T-Wolves going back and forth but coming up empty 

1st Quarter- 7:35: Spurs take an early 11-8 lead

GO SPURS GO 🤩👏 pic.twitter.com/FFgmdmqpwE— San Antonio Spurs (@spurs) May 5, 2026

How to Watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 1 NBA Playoffs

Friday, May 4

Tip-off: 8 p.m. ET

TV: NBC/Peacock

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