Minnesota protected home court and squared the Western Conference semifinals at 2-2 with a 114-109 win over San Antonio at a loud Target Center. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 33 points, while Dylan Harper matched De’Aaron Fox at 24 each for the Spurs in a tight NBA Playoffs battle that swung late.

Fourth-quarter swing

San Antonio flipped the game with a 28-20 third quarter, but Minnesota answered with a 34-25 final frame. The Timberwolves hit 12 of 23 from the field in the fourth and went a perfect 8 of 8 at the line. Ayo Dosunmu’s late burst helped seal it, including clutch free throws in the final seconds as Minnesota finished the night 20 of 22 from the stripe.

Star turns and Sofascore Ratings

Edwards paced the winners with 33 points on 13 of 22 shooting, adding 6 rebounds (Sofascore Rating 7.9). Naz Reid chipped in 15 points, 9 boards and 4 assists (7.7), while Rudy Gobert posted an 11-point, 13-rebound double-double (7.6). Off the bench, Mike Conley was perfect from deep (2 of 2) for 8 points (7.4).

For the Spurs, Harper delivered 24 points on 8 of 11 shooting with 7 rebounds and 3 steals (game-high 8.4). Fox also scored 24 with 3 steals (6.8), Stephon Castle added 20 (7.7), and Devin Vassell had 14 (7.5). Victor Wembanyama scored 4 points before being ejected.

The numbers that told the story

– Rebounding edge: Minnesota 49-41, including 15 offensive boards that kept key fourth-quarter possessions alive.
– Threes and frees: Timberwolves hit 10 threes to the Spurs’ 6, and shot 90% at the line vs 77%.
– Efficiency split: San Antonio owned the overall field goal edge (47% to 44%) and had more steals (13-5), but late-game shooting and second-chance points favored Minnesota.
– Lead time: Spurs led longer (23:12 to 21:11) and by as many as 8, yet the Wolves’ biggest lead of 9 arrived when it mattered.

What it means at Target Center

The series is now level at 2-2 after a game that felt every bit like a semifinals scrap in front of 18,978 fans. Chris Finch’s side leaned on Edwards’ shot-making and team rebounding to close it out. Mitch Johnson’s Spurs head home knowing their guards produced, but late-game execution and the three-point gap made the difference.

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