Spurs take huge 3rd quarter lead over Timberwolves: Live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs originally appeared on The Sporting News.
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The Minnesota Timberwolves stole Game 1 from the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinal with a 104-102 win. Julius Randle had 21 points and Dylan Harper led the Spurs with 18.
This is an early make-or-break game for the Spurs before the series moves to Minnesota. The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents this season. Minnesota ranks second in the Western Conference, shooting 37.0% from 3-point range.
San Antonio is looking for a spark from its bench in this one. De’Aaron Fox is shooting 48.6% and averaging 18.6 points for the Spurs. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 15.2 points over the last 10 games.
Anthony Edwards returned to action after being out for a little over a week. He’s averaging 28.8 points and 3.7 assists for the Timberwolves. Jaden McDaniels is averaging 15.7 points over the last 10 games.
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2nd Quarter- 9:48: Spurs with a quick five points out of the locker room. 64-35 lead
Timberwolves vs. Spurs live updates, highlights from Game 2 of NBA playoffs
Halftime: Spurs 59, Timberwolves 35
Team Stats
| Halftime | Timberwolves | Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 14-47 | 21-46 |
| Field Goal % | 30 | 46 |
| 3PT | 2-15 | 4-12 |
| Three Point % | 13 | 33 |
| FT | 5-9 | 13-16 |
| Free Throw % | 56 | 81 |
| Rebounds | 23 | 32 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 6 | 6 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 17 | 26 |
| Assists | 7 | 12 |
| Steals | 3 | 8 |
| Blocks | 2 | 4 |
| Total Turnovers | 11 | 7 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 8 | 3 |
| Fast Break Points | 3 | 12 |
| Points in Paint | 16 | 34 |
| Fouls | 10 | 11 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 1 | 25 |
2nd Quarter- 8.2 seconds: Spurs end the quarter on an 15-3 run. 59-35 lead
THE SPURS ARE ABSOLUTELY COOKING IN THE 1ST HALF. 🔥🔥🔥
24-Point lead
(h/t @BalaPattySZN)
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 7, 2026
2nd Quarter- 1:10: Spurs on 13-2 run in last 3 minutes. 57-34 lead
2nd Quarter- 3:02: Stephon Castle jumper puts Spurs up 48-32. TV timeout.
2nd Quarter- 4:25: Spurs up by 14, 44-30. The game has slowed down a bit.
2nd Quarter- 5:47: Victor Wembanyama 3-pointer puts Spurs up 43-26
WEMBY THREE. WEMBY BLOCK.
SPURS ARE ROLLING. pic.twitter.com/KDRA8wiHW9
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 7, 2026
2nd Quarter- 6:55: De’Aaron Fox hit free throws 38-24 Spurs lead
2nd Quarter-6:55: TV timeout. Spurs up 36-22
2nd Quarter- 8:00: De’Aaron Fox hit 3-pointer 36-22 lead for Spurs.
Anthony Edwards CLAMPED Wemby 😳 pic.twitter.com/0p0GW8Zg7e
— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) May 7, 2026
2nd Quarter- 9:29: Spurs on a 5-0 run all free throws for 33-22 lead. Largest of the game.
2nd Quarter- 10:18: Naz Reid hits 3-pointer 28-22 Spurs lead.
2nd Quarter- 10:26: Victor Wembanyama tip shot put SA up 28-19. He had 11 points in nine minutes.
2nd Quarter- 11:08: Teams come out of the timeout firing. 26-19 Spurs up.
End of 1st Quarter: Spurs 24, T-Wolves 17
Team Stats
| 1st Quarter | Timberwolves | Spurs |
|---|---|---|
| FG | 7-24 | 9-23 |
| Field Goal % | 29 | 39 |
| 3PT | 1-7 | 1-7 |
| Three Point % | 14 | 14 |
| FT | 2-5 | 5-5 |
| Free Throw % | 40 | 100 |
| Rebounds | 13 | 15 |
| Offensive Rebounds | 3 | 2 |
| Defensive Rebounds | 10 | 13 |
| Assists | 5 | 5 |
| Steals | 3 | 4 |
| Blocks | 1 | 2 |
| Total Turnovers | 6 | 4 |
| Points Off Turnovers | 4 | 3 |
| Fast Break Points | 3 | 4 |
| Points in Paint | 8 | 16 |
| Fouls | 5 | 4 |
| Technical Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Flagrant Fouls | 0 | 0 |
| Largest Lead | 1 | 7 |
1st Quarter- 7.3 seconds: De’Aaron Fox responds with a three of his own 24-17 SA leads
1st Quarter- 30.7 seconds: Anthony Edwards nails 3-pointer cuts SA lead to 21-17
1st Quarter- 45.8 seconds: Luke Kornet dunk puts Spurs up 21-14
1st Quarter- 2:00: Out of the timeout, DeAaron Fox hit a pair of free throws for a 19-14 lead. The largest of the game.
1st Quarter- 2:53: Both team are battling to pull ahead
1st Quarter- 2:54: Dylan Harper jumper puts Spurs up 17-14
HARPER SCORES AND TIM DUNCAN GOES WILD pic.twitter.com/wuwCjL4Z6I
— WembyMuse (@Wemby_Muse) May 7, 2026
1st Quarter- 4:24: Stephon Castle’s free throws puts Spurs back up 15-14
1st Quarter- 4:34: Naz Reid layup puts the T-Wolves up by one point, 14-13
1st Quarter- 6:24: TV timeout. The Spurs are scrapping with 13-11 lead. Seven points thus far by Victor Wembanyama
1st Quarter- 7:03: The Spurs and T-Wolves are battling in the early minutes with San Antonio up 13-11
1st Quarter- 7:53: Teams trading bucket in the early going with Spurs up 10-7
Tip-off from San Antonio
Tonight’s @Timberwolves starters at San Antonio:
Conley
Shannon Jr
McDaniels
Randle
GobertOUT
DiVincenzo – Right Achilles Tendon Repair— Timberwolves PR (@Twolves_PR) May 7, 2026
Gregg Popovich was reportedly involved in the Spurs’ film session after their Game 1 loss to the Wolves, per @Matthew_Tynan. pic.twitter.com/WEnwJlptm8
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) May 6, 2026
How to Watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 2 Western Conference Semifinals
Wednesday, May 6
Tip-off: 9:30 p.m. ET
TV: ESPN
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