San Antonio looks to build on momentum as Minnesota brings experience and depth into Round 2.
SAN ANTONIO — The next chapter of playoff basketball in San Antonio is set — and it’s a matchup fans won’t want to miss.
The San Antonio Spurs are heading into the second round of the NBA playoffs to face the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Game 1 tipping off Monday night at Frost Bank Center.
San Antonio enters the series rested and riding momentum after securing its first playoff series win in nearly a decade. Meanwhile, Minnesota is coming off an impressive upset of the Denver Nuggets, and did it shorthanded.
At the center of it all is a highly anticipated matchup between rising star Victor Wembanyama and veteran defensive anchor Rudy Gobert, a mentor-turned-rival showdown that could define the series.
The Timberwolves bring playoff experience, aiming for a third straight Western Conference Finals appearance. The Spurs, however, are embracing a new era, and not looking to take small steps.
One key factor will be how San Antonio performs when Wembanyama is off the floor, while Minnesota’s outlook may hinge on the health of star guard Anthony Edwards, who has been sidelined.
The best-of-seven series begins with the Spurs holding home-court advantage.
Game 1 is set for Monday at 8:30 p.m.