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Spurs vs. Timberwolves: Game 4 Preview and Stakes
5/10/2026, 11:56:00 PM
Series Overview and Core Event
On Sunday, May 10, the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves host the No. 2-seed San Antonio Spurs at the Target Center for Game 4 of the Western Conference semifinals. The Spurs lead the best-of-seven series 2-1 after a 115-108 road win in Game 3. Both teams vie for a pivotal advantage: a Spurs victory would give San Antonio a 3-1 series lead and the chance to close out the series at home; a Timberwolves win would tie the series and shift momentum back to Minnesota.
Background & Context
The two clubs have met three times in the playoffs (1999, 2001, 2026), with San Antonio winning the first two. This season’s regular-season series was split 2-1 in Minnesota’s favor, and each team entered the postseason with strong defensive ratings (Spurs 3rd, Timberwolves 8th). The Spurs entered the playoffs with a 62-20 record, while Minnesota posted a 49-33 mark.
Key Players and Recent Performances
Victor Wembanyama (Spurs) posted a historic Game 3 line—39 points on 72 % shooting, 15 rebounds and five blocks—becoming the first player in playoff history with such a stat line while shooting over 70 % from the field. He has averaged 38.0 points + rebounds per game in the series and recorded a block rate of 14.4 % in the postseason.
Anthony Edwards (Timberwolves) responded with 32 points, 14 rebounds and six assists in Game 3, his best postseason effort, though he scored only five points in the fourth quarter. Edwards remains listed as active for Game 4 despite lingering knee concerns.
Data & Statistics
- Spurs odds: –4.5 point spread (FanDuel, DraftKings)
- Over/Under: 218.5 (BetMGM) and 217.5 (other sportsbooks)
- Injury report: Spurs – no injuries; Timberwolves – Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) out, Edwards and Ayo Dosunmu cleared.
- Series record: Spurs 2-1 lead; Spurs 8-3 all-time postseason vs. Timberwolves.
- Home/away splits: Spurs 33-13 on the road; Timberwolves 29-16 at home.
Official Statements & Responses
Spurs head coach Mitch Johnson emphasized the team’s willingness to endure physical play, noting, “We did a good job trying to play through physicality and trying to execute through physicality.”
Timberwolves coach Chris Finch praised Edwards’ effort, stating, “He needed that. We needed that.”
The NBA’s official schedule lists a 7:30 p.m. ET tip-off on NBC and Peacock, with a simultaneous 6:30 p.m. CT start noted by local outlets.
Criticism & Opposition
Analysts have highlighted the Spurs’ reliance on Wembanyama, pointing to sub-40 % shooting from the supporting cast in Game 3. Minnesota’s early-game shooting slump—missing the first 12 shots in Game 3—remains a concern, as does Edwards’ reduced efficiency in the fourth quarter of that game.
Conflicting Reports & Gaps
- Over/Under: Reported as 218.5 by BetMGM and 217.5 by DraftKings.
- Tip-off time: Listed as 7:30 ET by most sources, but a local preview cites 6:30 CT.
- Edwards’ health: Some outlets label him “questionable,” while others state he is off the injury report entirely. No official medical confirmation has been released.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We got what it takes…we got the talent, we got the depth, we don’t got the experience…but we don’t care,” — Victor Wembanyama, Spurs forward
- “I think we haven’t done anything yet,” — Victor Wembanyama, Spurs forward (post-Game 3)
- “We did a good job trying to play through physicality and trying to executive through some physicality,” — Mitch Johnson, Spurs head coach
- “He needed that. We needed that,” — Chris Finch, Timberwolves head coach
What’s Next
If San Antonio secures Game 4, the series shifts to the Frost Bank Center for Game 5, where the Spurs could clinch the series. A Minnesota win forces a decisive Game 5 in Minneapolis, keeping the Western Conference Finals berth open for both clubs. All games will be streamed on NBC’s broadcast and Peacock platforms.
