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San Antonio Spurs draw Minnesota Timberwolves in second round of NBA playoffs

Minnesota overcame injuries to eliminate Denver 110-98, and Anthony Edwards’ status remains uncertain for the next round.

  • On Thursday night, the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Denver Nuggets 110-98 in Game 6, advancing to the Western Conference Semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs.
  • The Timberwolves secured the series victory despite missing franchise player Anthony Edwards and guard Donte DiVincenzo, with forward Julius Randle stating they "feel we have enough guys to step up."
  • Spurs star Victor Wembanyama averaged 34 points in two appearances against Minnesota this season, while Center Rudy Gobert anchors the Timberwolves' interior defense.
  • Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals is scheduled for Monday, May 4 at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio, with home tickets at the Target Center starting at $269.
  • The Spurs secured their first postseason series win since 2017 after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers in five games, with Coach Mitch Johnson stating his team is "ready to step up to the plate and swing.
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USA Today broke the news in United States on Friday, May 1, 2026.
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