Timberwolves vs. Spurs live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs second-round series

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May 7, 2026 - 02:42

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The Minnesota Timberwolves stole Game 1 from the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinal with a 104-102 win. Julius Randle had 21 points and Dylan Harper led the Spurs with 18.

This is an early make-or-break game for the Spurs before the series moves to Minnesota. The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents this season. Minnesota ranks second in the Western Conference, shooting 37.0% from 3-point range.

San Antonio is looking for a spark from its bench in this one. De'Aaron Fox is shooting 48.6% and averaging 18.6 points for the Spurs. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 15.2 points over the last 10 games.

Anthony Edwards returned to action after being out for a little over a week. He's averaging 28.8 points and 3.7 assists for the Timberwolves. Jaden McDaniels is averaging 15.7 points over the last 10 games.

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Timberwolves vs. Spurs live updates, highlights from Game 2 of NBA playoffs

2nd Quarter- 10:18 Naz Reid hits 3-pointer 28-22 Spurs lead.

2nd Quarter- 10:26: Victor Wembanyama tip shot put SA up 28-19. He had 11 points in nine minutes.

2nd Quarter- 11:08: Teams come out of the timeout firing. 26-19 Spurs up.

End of 1st Quarter: Spurs 24, T-Wolves 17

Team Stats

1st Quarter	Timberwolves	Spurs
FG	7-24	9-23
Field Goal %	29	39
3PT	1-7	1-7
Three Point %	14	14
FT	2-5	5-5
Free Throw %	40	100
Rebounds	13	15
Offensive Rebounds	3	2
Defensive Rebounds	10	13
Assists	5	5
Steals	3	4
Blocks	1	2
Total Turnovers	6	4
Points Off Turnovers	4	3
Fast Break Points	3	4
Points in Paint	8	16
Fouls	5	4
Technical Fouls	0	0
Flagrant Fouls	0	0
Largest Lead	1	7

1st Quarter- 7.3 seconds: De'Aaron Fox responds with a three of his own 24-17 SA leads

1st Quarter- 30.7 seconds: Anthony Edwards nails 3-pointer cuts SA lead to 21-17

1st Quarter- 45.8 seconds: Luke Kornet dunk puts Spurs up 21-14

1st Quarter- 2:00: Out of the timeout, DeAaron Fox hit a pair of free throws for a 19-14 lead. The largest of the game.

1st Quarter- 2:53: Both team are battling to pull ahead

1st Quarter- 2:54: Dylan Harper jumper puts Spurs up 17-14

1st Quarter- 4:24: Stephon Castle's free throws puts Spurs back up 15-14

1st Quarter- 4:34: Naz Reid layup puts the T-Wolves up by one point, 14-13

1st Quarter- 6:24: TV timeout. The Spurs are scrapping with 13-11 lead. Seven points thus far by Victor Wembanyama

1st Quarter- 7:03: The Spurs and T-Wolves are battling in the early minutes with San Antonio up 13-11

1st Quarter- 7:53: Teams trading bucket in the early going with Spurs up 10-7

Tip-off from San Antonio

Tonight’s @Timberwolves starters at San Antonio:

Conley
Shannon Jr
McDaniels
Randle
Gobert

OUT
DiVincenzo - Right Achilles Tendon Repair— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) May 7, 2026

Gregg Popovich was reportedly involved in the Spurs’ film session after their Game 1 loss to the Wolves, per @Matthew_Tynan. pic.twitter.com/WEnwJlptm8— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 6, 2026