Venue: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, Texas
Tip‑off: 8:00 p.m. CT / 9:00 p.m. ET / 6:00 p.m. PT
Series: Western Conference Semifinals — Tied 2–2
Injury Report
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Anthony Edwards — Probable (ankle soreness; expected to play full minutes)
- Karl‑Anthony Towns — Healthy
- Rudy Gobert — Healthy
- Mike Conley — Probable (knee management)
- Jaden McDaniels — Healthy
Minnesota enters Game 5 with its core intact, though Edwards’ ankle is something to monitor in terms of explosiveness.
San Antonio Spurs
- Victor Wembanyama — Healthy
- Devin Vassell — Probable (hip tightness)
- Jeremy Sochan — Healthy
- Tre Jones — Healthy
- Keldon Johnson — Out (hamstring)
San Antonio remains without Johnson, reducing their wing scoring depth, but Wembanyama and Vassell are fully available.
Team Records & Series Context
- Minnesota Timberwolves: 2–2 in series
- San Antonio Spurs: 2–2 in series
- Home/Road: MIN 1–1 on road this series; SAS 1–1 at home
- Series Summary:
- Game 1: MIN win
- Game 2: MIN win
- Game 3: SAS win
- Game 4: SAS win San Antonio has flipped the momentum with back‑to‑back wins, including a dominant defensive showing in Game 4.
Recent Team Form
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Last 5 overall: L–L–W–W–L
- Trend: Minnesota’s offense has stalled the last two games, averaging just 98.5 PPG. Edwards’ efficiency has dipped, and the Wolves have struggled to generate clean looks late in games.
San Antonio Spurs
- Last 5 overall: W–W–L–L–W
- Trend: Wembanyama has taken over the series defensively, averaging 4.8 blocks over the last two games. Spurs’ pace and spacing have improved dramatically.
Key Player Matchups
1. Victor Wembanyama (SAS) vs. Rudy Gobert (MIN)
This matchup has swung the series.
- Wembanyama’s rim protection has erased Minnesota’s drives.
- Gobert must be more assertive offensively and avoid foul trouble.
2. Anthony Edwards (MIN) vs. Devin Vassell (SAS)
Vassell’s length has bothered Edwards the last two games. If Edwards regains his burst, Minnesota’s offense opens up.
3. Karl‑Anthony Towns (MIN) vs. Jeremy Sochan (SAS)
Towns has a size and skill advantage, but Sochan’s physicality has disrupted his rhythm. Minnesota needs Towns to win this matchup decisively.
4. Tre Jones (SAS) vs. Mike Conley (MIN)
Jones’ pace has dictated the last two games. Conley must slow the tempo and keep Minnesota’s half‑court defense set.
Series History
- 2025–26 Regular Season: Minnesota won 2–1
- Playoff History: First postseason meeting between these franchises
- Trend: Home teams are 2–2 in this series, but San Antonio has looked increasingly comfortable.
Betting Trends
Minnesota Timberwolves
- 1–4 ATS in last 5 games
- Unders in 4 of last 6
- 2–6 ATS in last 8 road playoff games
San Antonio Spurs
- 4–1 ATS in last 5
- Overs in 3 of last 5
- 5–2 ATS in last 7 home playoff games
Series Trends
- Last 3 games have gone Under
- Spurs averaging 108.5 PPG at home this series
- Wolves averaging 101.0 PPG on the road this series
Game Odds
Minnesota Timberwolves 218.5
San Antonio Spurs – 10.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Monday, May 11, 2026
