The San Antonio Spurs face the Minnesota Timberwolves today in Game 1 of their playoff series. The Spurs aim to continue their playoff success after defeating the Portland Trail Blazers.
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San Antonio Spurs play Minnesota Timberwolves today
Spurs aim to continue playoff run
Spurs defeated Portland Trail Blazers
Timberwolves upset the Nuggets
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The San Antonio Spurs look to continue their playoff run when they open up their second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on their home court.
After a hiccup when they briefly lost Victor Wembanyama, San Antonio recovered to made fairly quick work of the Portland Trail Blazers. The Timberwolves, meanwhile, upset the Nuggets as a No. 6 seed to get its chance against San Antonio.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) play against one another in a January 2026 NBA game.
Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) play against one another in a January 2026 NBA game.
The Spurs are heavy favorites both in this game and the series as they look to advance to the Western Conference Finals.
How can I watch the Spurs game tonight?
Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs series will be televised on NBCSN at 7:30 p.m. MDT/8:30 p.m. CDT Monday, May 4, at the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio.
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What time does the Spurs-Timberwolves game start?
The Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs Game 1 is scheduled to begin at 7:30 p.m. MDT/8:30 p.m. CDT Monday, May 4.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves NBA playoff schedule, TV information
Series schedule
Game 1: Mon., May 4 at San Antonio (7:30 p.m. MT/8:30 p.m. CT, Peacock)
Game 2: Wed., May 6 at San Antonio (7:30 p.m. MT/8:30 p.m. CT)
Game 3: Fri., May 8 at Minnesota (7:30 p.m. MT/8:30 p.m. CT, Prime Video)
Game 4: Sun., May 10 at Minnesota (5:30 p.m. MT/6:30 p.m. CT, NBC/Peacock)
*Game 5: Tue., May 12 at San Antonio (TBD)
*Game 6: Fri., May 15 at Minnesota (TBD)
*Game 7: Sun., May 17 at San Antonio (TBD)
*if necessary
San Antonio Spurs injury report
The Spurs are healthy.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves series score
San Antonio and Minnesota are starting the best-of-7 series.
Victor Wembanyama stats
Victor Wembanyama is averaging 24.8 points and 9.6 rebounds per game in the playoffs (five games). He’s averaged 25.0 points and 11.5 rebounds in the regular season.
Minnesota injury report
The Timberwolves are healthy.
San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 5 odds
It writes: "After extensive simulations, our model gives the Timberwolves a win probability of 15%, while the Spurs have a win probability of 85%."
FanDuel: Spurs have a 70.4% win probability vs Timberwolves in Game 1
It writes: "The Spurs have compiled a 43-34-4 record against the spread this season. Against the spread, the Timberwolves are 38-44-0 this year. This season, 36 of the Spurs' games have gone over the point total."
