The San Antonio Spurs are set to host the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Minnesota leads the series 1–0 after winning a close game, 104-102. The game will take place at the Frost Bank Center, with a start time of 9:30 PM on Wednesday, May 6, 2026. Fans can catch the action on ESPN.
Led by head coach Chris Finch, the Timberwolves come into this game with a strong postseason record of 5-2. They have shown strength both at home and on the road. On the other side, the Spurs, coached by Mitch Johnson, will look to bounce back after their narrow loss in Game 1. San Antonio had a solid performance in the first round, winning their series 4-1. Both teams will aim for a win to gain an advantage in the series.
Minnesota Timberwolves Team Preview
The Minnesota Timberwolves are doing well in the postseason. They have won their last two games, beating the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 and the Denver Nuggets 110-98. Their offense scores 112 points per game, ranking them sixth in this postseason.
Julius Randle is leading the team with 19.2 points per game. He also gets 7.3 rebounds and 4.2 assists each game. Ayo Dosunmu and Anthony Edwards are also top contributors, but both are questionable for the next game due to injuries.
Defense is a strong point for the Timberwolves. They allow 107.5 points per game, which is tenth best in the league. Rudy Gobert is key in defense, with 10.6 rebounds per game, and helps in blocking shots.
San Antonio Spurs Team Preview
The San Antonio Spurs recently played against the Minnesota Timberwolves at home in the Western Conference Semifinals. They lost the game by 2 points, scoring 102 to the Timberwolves’ 104. Victor Wembanyama led with 11 points and 15 rebounds, but the team struggled with a field goal percentage of 44.8%.
In the first round against the Portland Trail Blazers, the Spurs secured a win at home. They won by 19 points with a score of 114-95. De’Aaron Fox scored 21 points, and the team had a field goal percentage of 54.7%.
The Spurs have performed well this postseason with a strong offense, ranking 5th in points per game at 112.4. They also have the top three-point shooting percentage at 41.8. Defensively, they allow 100 points per game, which ranks 3rd, and have the best three-point percentage allowed at 30.2.
Betting Prediction
The Timberwolves have a strong offensive team. They rank high in points per game, field goal attempts, and assists. Their ability to score efficiently will be key against the Spurs.
Defensively, the Spurs are tough. They allow only 100 points per game, ranking third in the league. Their opponents shoot just 40.3% from the field.
Despite the Spurs’ strong defense, the Timberwolves’ offensive stats suggest they can keep the game close. A spread of +9.5 offers a good chance for a Timberwolves cover. Their high assists and rebounds per game can help maintain possession and scoring opportunities.
- Pick: Timberwolves +9.5
