San Antonio came within a single shot of stealing the opener but now face going down 0-2 before the series heads to Minnesota. Stay here for live updates from Game 2
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs are back on their home floor Friday night with a chance to reset their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and if Game 1 was any indication, this matchup is going to be defined by razor-thin margins.
San Antonio came within a single shot of stealing the opener despite an off night from its top scorers, falling 104-102 after a missed buzzer-beater. Now, facing an early 0-1 deficit, the Spurs will look to respond and even the series before it shifts north.
All eyes remain on Victor Wembanyama, who delivered a historic defensive performance in Game 1 with a playoff-record 12 blocks. It was a dominant showing on one end, paired with 15 rebounds to secure a triple-double, but also an uncharacteristically inefficient night offensively. If the Spurs are going to bounce back, they’ll likely need a more balanced version of their young star, along with improved outings from key contributors like De’Aaron Fox.
Meanwhile, Minnesota showed exactly why its recent playoff experience matters. Behind a steady performance from Julius Randle and a strong showing off the bench from Anthony Edwards, the Timberwolves executed down the stretch and capitalized on San Antonio’s struggles. Contributions across the roster helped them overcome injuries and silence a 62-win Spurs team on the road, a formula they’ll try to replicate in Game 2.
Stick with us throughout the night for live updates, highlights and analysis as the Spurs look to knot things up at 1-1 before the series heads to Minnesota: