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Timberwolves Blowout Loss to Spurs, Edwards Criticized

5/18/2026

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Minnesota Timberwolves lost 139-109 to the San Antonio Spurs in the semifinals on May 15, 2026, ending season.
Anthony Edwards, pulled after 24 points, left the bench to congratulate the Spurs and was criticized by analysts Dirk Nowitzki, Blake Griffin and Udonis Haslem.
Coach Chris Finch said the loss stemmed from a lack of habits, noting the team entered the playoffs without Donte DiVincenzo and with Edwards and Naz Reid playing hurt.

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Minnesota Timberwolves lost 139-109 to the San Antonio Spurs in the semifinals on May 15, 2026, ending season.
Anthony Edwards, pulled after 24 points, left the bench to congratulate the Spurs and was criticized by analysts Dirk Nowitzki, Blake Griffin and Udonis Haslem.
Coach Chris Finch said the loss stemmed from a lack of habits, noting the team entered the playoffs without Donte DiVincenzo and with Edwards and Naz Reid playing hurt.