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The Minnesota Timberwolves defied the odds in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs. Led by Julius Randle and buoyed by Anthony Edwards’ early return from injury, Minnesota secured a 104-102 road win to take a 1-0 series lead. And well, while plenty of fans will be thanking ANT for […] The post Why Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards’ teammate is his ‘favorite player in the NBA’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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It was a close, hard fought game throughout, but a poor shooting night from their stars doomed the Spurs.

Anthony Edwards ended up missing the final two games of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ first-round series against the Denver Nuggets due to a knee injury, but the Timberwolves, despite being heavily undermanned, were able to get the job done. But what loomed was a matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the following round — a […] The post Why Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards’ return reminds Mike Conley of 2015 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Frost Bank Center was a sea of pink and blue on Tuesday night, but Anthony Edwards didn’t care much for the San Antonio Spurs’ fashion statement. The Minnesota Timberwolves star walked into a hostile environment and walked out with a gritty 104-102 Game 1 victory to kick off the Western Conference Semifinals. Despite a […] The post Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards not intimidated at all by Spurs’ pink, blue’ fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It is good to see that nothing has changed with Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards in his return from a leg injury. Especially with his trash-talking. Edwards missed their last three games against the Denver Nuggets in the first round, and now that he is back in action, he is eager to beat the San […] The post Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards taunts Spurs bench in return from injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. San Antonio Spurs (62-20, second in the Western Conference) San Antonio; Wednesday, 9:30 p.m. EDT LINE: Spurs -9.5; over/under is 215.5 WESTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Timberwolves lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Timberwolves visit the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference second round with a 1-0 lead in the series. The Timberwolves won the last meeting 104-102 on Tuesday, led by 21 points from Julius Randle...

The San Antonio Spurs found themselves trailing by two in the dying seconds of Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Instead of stopping the clock, coach Mitch Johnson let his guys play. The decision ultimately backfired, as the Minnesota Timberwolves escaped the Frost Bank Center with a gritty 104-102 victory to steal home-court advantage. […] The post Spurs’ Mitch Johnson explains polarizing decision in close loss to Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Despite a late scare, the Minnesota Timberwolves held on for the win, 104-102, against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round face-off in the playoffs at Frost Bank Center on Monday. The Spurs had the chance to steal the win, but Julian Champagnie missed his three-pointer at the buzzer. The breaks of […] The post Watch Anthony Edwards’ blatant travel that refs crucially missed in Timberwolves-Spurs Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Spurs open the second round against the tough Timberwolves

Victor Wembanyama is truly a special player. No 7’5 player should be able to move the way he does on the court, and yet here he is. His rare combination of height, mobility, and instincts already makes him the best rim protector in the league. In his first foray into the NBA playoffs, Wembanyama is […] The post Spurs’ Victor Wembanyama makes history with block streak last seen in 2001 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves need Anthony Edwards healthy if they’re going to take down the San Antonio Spurs in the second round of the NBA playoffs. They got their guy back for Game 1 to everyone’s surprise, but could it be a mistake? Edwards was made available for Game 1 between the Timberwolves and Spurs on […] The post Anthony Edwards suffers injury scare in Game 1 vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves, heading into their second-round matchup against the San Antonio Spurs in the 2026 NBA playoffs, have to be bracing for the fact that the Spurs’ defense is night and day better than the Denver Nuggets‘. Victor Wembanyama is the ultimate deterrent near the basket, and the Timberwolves will have to scale that […] The post Timberwolves’ Julius Randle posterizes Victor Wembanyama at the buzzer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

It’s already been a busy offseason for the Chicago Bulls. On Monday, they officially hired Bryson Graham to be their next Executive VP of Basketball Operations. Also, the search for a new head coach is still on following Billy Donovan’s departure in April. According to K.C. Johnson of the Chicago Sports Network, San Antonio Spurs […] The post Bulls rumors: Chicago insider names Spurs assistant as early coaching candidate appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star Anthony Edwards has been cleared to play Monday night against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, returning 10 days after hyperextending his left knee. Edwards was expected to miss at least the first two games of the series in San Antonio, but the 6-foot-4 guard expedited his rehabilitation to play in the opener. “He's in,” Minnesota coach Chris Finch said.

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The NBA Playoffs second round started out in defensive fashion inside the Frost Bank Center. Victor Wembanyama of the San Antonio Spurs and Rudy Gobert of the Minnesota Timberwolves became an anticipated first postseason battle. And both executed tone-setting defensive moves right away. Wemby picked up on a driving layup and protected the rim with […] The post Victor Wembanyama, Rudy Gobert trade defensive blows early in Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Mavericks have agreed to hire Masai Ujiri as their team president and alternate governor, sources told ESPN.

The Western Conference Semifinal opener will tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Peacock.