- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs San Antonio Spurs
- Event Date: Tuesday, May 12, 2026
- Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- Broadcast: NBC
- Point Spread: Minnesota (+9.5)
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In an exciting showdown at Frost Bank Center, the San Antonio Spurs (62-20) face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33) in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals. The series stands tied at 2-2, with Minnesota coming in as 9.5-point underdogs. The total for this matchup is set at 217.5 points.
The Timberwolves secured a victory in Game 4, finishing at 114-109. They shot 44.7% from the field, completing 42 of 94 attempts and making 10 out of 27 three-point shots. At the free-throw line, the Timberwolves excelled, hitting 20 of 22 for an impressive 90.9%. On the boards, they accumulated 49 rebounds, including 15 offensive rebounds, and recorded 20 assists while forcing 14 turnovers and achieving 5 steals. Defensively, Minnesota allowed the Spurs to shoot 47.7% from the field, with San Antonio making 41 of 86 attempts. The Spurs logged 17 assists and claimed 13 steals. They pulled down 41 rebounds (13 offensive, 28 defensive) and managed one block. At the charity stripe, San Antonio converted 21 of 27 attempts for 77.8% accuracy, hitting 6 of their 26 three-point attempts. The Timberwolves committed 23 personal fouls, while the Spurs had 20.
Anthony Edwards was pivotal for the Timberwolves, scoring 36 points on 13 of 22 shooting. He logged 40 minutes on the court and secured 6 rebounds, finishing with an impressive 59.1% field goal percentage and 2 assists.
Minnesota enters this game with a record of 49-33 for the season. The team averages 118.0 points per game (7th in the league) shooting 48.1% from the floor. The Timberwolves are hitting 37.0% from beyond the arc (1,128 out of 3,049) and are converting 75.2% from the free-throw line. As a unit, they average 44.1 rebounds and have a total of 2,138 assists, which ranks 16th in the league. However, they do average 14.8 turnovers per game and commit 21.2 personal fouls per night.
Defensively, the Timberwolves force 15.0 turnovers each game while averaging 20.5 personal fouls. They rank 10th in the league for assists allowed, having given up 2,136 during the season. The Timberwolves’ defense allows a field goal percentage of 46.2% (3,395 of 7,352) and they concede 43.7 rebounds per game. Opponents are shooting 35.5% from three-point range against them, and they rank 12th in points allowed per game at 114.6.
In Game 4, San Antonio struggled after losing Victor Wembanyama due to an early ejection. They allowed Minnesota to grab 49 rebounds, including 15 offensive boards. The Spurs shot 37.0% from three-point territory, making 10 out of 27 attempts and finished 20 out of 22 from the free-throw line (90.9%). San Antonio permitted the Timberwolves to connect on 42 out of 94 field-goal attempts, translating to a 44.7% shooting percentage. At the culmination of the game, the Spurs recorded 41 rebounds (28 defensive, 13 offensive) but only managed to make 6 out of 26 attempts from beyond the arc (23.1%). Their 21 free throws came from 27 attempts, leading to a free-throw percentage of 77.8%. Minnesota committed 23 personal fouls, resulting in 27 free-throw opportunities for the Spurs, who also turned over the ball 14 times, while recording 13 steals.
De’Aaron Fox stepped up for San Antonio, converting 8 of 23 shots for a field goal percentage of 34.8%, while grabbing 4 rebounds. Fox finished with 24 points over 37 minutes and also provided 3 assists during the game.
San Antonio boasts an impressive record of 62-20 this season. They average 18.9 personal fouls per game and convert 78.7% from the free-throw line. The Spurs assist teammates at a rate of 28.1 per game (9th in the league) while averaging 13.5 turnovers. This season, they have scored 9,826 points (119.8 per game) and average 47.0 rebounds per game. Offensively, the Spurs have a shooting percentage of 48.3%, ranking them 6th in the league.
Defensively, San Antonio allows a 35.2% shooting percentage from three-point range (1,066 of 3,028), with opponents hitting 79.0% of their free throws. They allow an average of 26.2 assists and 42.6 rebounds per game, ranking them 12th and 8th in the NBA, respectively. The Spurs are 8th in the league for points-per-game allowed at 111.5 and can force 13.0 turnovers per game, allowing teams to shoot 45.1% from the field (4th in the NBA).
Who will clinch victory in tonight’s NBA contest against the spread?
Prediction: Take Minnesota (+9.5)
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