SAS vs MIN Recap: Wembanyama & Spurs push drama as Timberwolves win

The Minnesota Timberwolves held off the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday, winning 114-109 in a back-and-forth playoff battle. Anthony Edwards was absolutely on fire, scoring 36 points and leading the charge when Minnesota needed buckets most. When Edwards gets hot like this, defenses really struggle to contain him. The game stayed tight throughout all four quarters. San Antonio kept fighting back, but Minnesota's defense and Edwards' scoring down the stretch made the difference. This win gives the Timberwolves a 6-9 series lead as the playoffs heat up in the Western Conference. The Spurs came to Minnesota with championship aspirations, but Edwards and company wouldn't let them leave with a victory. Both teams left everything on the court in this intense playoff matchup.

Victor Wembanyama and the young Spurs squad refused to back down, even though they came up short. De'Aaron Fox handled the ball well for San Antonio, scoring 24 points and making plays for teammates. Dylan Harper added 24 points on excellent shooting, connecting on tough shots when the team needed them. Stephon Castle chipped in 20 points and played solid defense throughout the contest. The Spurs shot well from three-point range early and kept the game close in every quarter. After the first quarter ended, Minnesota led just 34-30. By halftime, it was only 60-56 Minnesota. San Antonio actually led 84-80 heading into the fourth quarter, showing they belonged in this series against the elite West contender. Their young players showed real poise under playoff pressure.

The fourth quarter is where champions separate themselves, and Minnesota showed why they belong in the playoffs. The game went back and forth with neither team willing to surrender. With around six minutes left, Anthony Edwards hit a go-ahead three-pointer to put Minnesota up 98-97. San Antonio answered with strong plays from Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox, but they couldn't quite get over the hump. Rudy Gobert's defense in the paint kept San Antonio's big man, Victor Wembanyama, from dominating. Down the stretch, Minnesota's depth showed. Role players like Ayo Dosunmu and Naz Reid made crucial plays when it mattered most. The Timberwolves finished strong, outscoring San Antonio in the fourth quarter to secure this important victory.