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SAN ANTONIO — The Western Conference Semifinals between the Spurs and Timberwolves have arrived in Minneapolis tied at one game apiece.
But after the dramatic swing between the first two matchups, it’s fair to wonder which version of this series is the real one.
Game 1 was a grind. Game 2 was a demolition.
Ahead of Friday night’s pivotal Game 3, both the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are searching for consistency in what has quickly become one of the postseason’s most unpredictable matchups.
It’s an important game: In NBA history, the Game 3 winner in a best-of-seven series goes on to advance 73% of the time.
San Antonio responded to its heartbreaking 104-102 loss in the opener with a statement performance Wednesday night, routing the Timberwolves 133-95 for the largest postseason win in franchise history. The bounceback effort showcased exactly why the Spurs finished the regular season with 62 wins and why many around the league believe this young core is ahead of schedule.
But if they want to take the series lead, something will have to give: San Antonio hasn’t won in Minneapolis since October 2022, having lost seven straight regular-season matchups in the City of Lakes.
Read on for live updates from the game.
Pregame
About 90 minutes before tipoff, the Timberwolves ruled that All-Star Anthony Edwards would be available to play.
The team’s leading scorer in each of the last four seasons, Edwards was previously listed as questionable as he deals with a bone bruise that limited his time on the court in the first two games. He averaged 15 points in those matchups, hitting 12 of his 26 shots from the field. But he was often the most energetic and difficult-to-contain shooter his team had.
Meanwhile, more than 1,200 miles away, Spurs fans flocked to The Rock at La Cantera to cheer on their team from afar. The Silver & Black faithful donned their best San Antonio gear, as they have done so far in the team’s playoff run.