Timberwolves vs. Spurs: Can Minnesota hang tough without Anthony Edwards? Series keys, schedule and prediction

The Western Conference’s second-seeded San Antonio Spurs will take on the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs. It’s the first time these teams have squared off in the postseason since 2001, when Tim Duncan, David Robinson and Co. outclassed Kevin Garnett’s overmatched squad in a 3-1 opening-round win.

(That’s right: San Antonio and Minnesota haven’t played in the postseason since the first round was only five games. And if you remember that, do me a favor and please also remember to schedule that colonoscopy screening. We can’t be too careful at our ages.)

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Head-to-head | Matchup to watch | Key question | Prediction

Series schedule

Game 1: Mon., May 4 at San Antonio (time and network TBD)
Game 2: Wed., May 6 at San Antonio (TBD)
Game 3: Fri., May 8 at Minnesota (TBD)
Game 4: Sun., May 10 at Minnesota (TBD)
*Game 5: Tue., May 12 at San Antonio (TBD)
*Game 6: Fri., May 15 at Minnesota (TBD)
*Game 7: Sun., May 17 at San Antonio (TBD)

*if necessary

Series odds

San Antonio Spurs (-2000)
Minnesota Timberwolves (+950)

What we know about the Spurs

That, despite their relative youth, they are not just happy to be here.

San Antonio handled its business viciously, efficiently and with aplomb in Round 1. The NBA’s No. 3 regular-season defense held the Trail Blazers below 100 points three times in five games, limiting Portland to 40% shooting from the field and 30% shooting from 3-point range as a team. Ascendant backcourt stars Stephon Castle and Dylan Harper looked mighty comfortable in their maiden postseason voyage, most notably when they combined for 60 points on the road in a Game 3 win. Veteran lead guard De’Aaron Fox earned his keep, leading the Spurs in scoring in Games 4 and 5 to close the Blazers out.

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Portland’s lone win came after Victor Wembanyama left Game 2 early following a frightening fall that landed him in the NBA’s concussion protocol. When he returned for Game 4, though, so too did San Antonio’s sense of near-invulnerability; the Spurs outscored the Blazers by 45 points in…

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Author : Dan Devine

Publish date : 2026-05-01 20:57:00

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