After a surprising result in the series opener, Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves take the court tonight looking to take a 2-0 lead in their second round series against Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs.
Edwards (knee) came off the bench scoring 18 points in 25 minutes to spark Minnesota. Julius Randle led all scorers in the game with 21. Wembanyama had only 11 points, but he blocked a record 12 shots and pulled down 15 boards in a losing effort for the Spurs. Dylan Harper actually led San Antonio with 18 points.
Tonight carries a very different tone than did the opener. Minnesota set the terms in Game 1 with their physicality, defensive discipline, and ability to control the paint. San Antonio now has to adjust. The Spurs showed flashes—especially when they were able to get out in transition—but their half‑court execution wasn’t consistent enough to threaten a Timberwolves team that thrives on forcing tough shots.
To find that consistency on offense in the halfcourt, the Spurs will look to Wembanyama. Minnesota did an excellent job of making life difficult on offense for the NBA’s Defensive Player of the Year. They crowded Wembanyama’s catches, disrupted entry passes, and dared San Antonio’s perimeter players to beat them. To shift the dynamic, the Spurs need cleaner spacing, quicker decisions, and more assertiveness from Devin Vassell and Keldon Johnson.
Minnesota, meanwhile, enters Game 2 with confidence and a clear blueprint. Rudy Gobert’s presence in the paint allowed the Timberwolves to stay home on shooters, while Anthony Edwards’ shot creation gave them a steady offensive anchor. What makes Minnesota truly dangerous, though, is how connected they are defensively—rotations are sharp, communication is constant, and they rarely beat themselves. If they maintain that discipline, they will control the tempo and be in position to take Game 2.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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Game Details and How to Watch Game 2 Live: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
- Date: Wednesday, May 6, 2026
- Time: 9:30PM EST
- Site: Frost Bank Center
- City: San Antonio, TX
- Network/Streaming: ESPN
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Game 2 Odds: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy of DraftKings:
- Moneyline: Minnesota Timberwolves (+310), San Antonio Spurs (-395)
- Spread: Spurs -9.5
- Total: 215.5 points
This game opened Spurs -10.5 with the Game Total set at 216.5.
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Expected Starting Lineups for Game 2: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves
- PG Athony Edwards
- SG Terrence Shannon Jr.
- C Rudy Gobert
- SF Julius Randle
- PF Jaden McDaniels
San Antonio Spurs
- PG De’Aaron Fox
- SG Stephon Castle
- SG Devin Vassell
- PF Victor Wembanyama
- SF Julian Champagnie
Injury Report for Game 2: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
Minnesota Timberwolves
- Anthony Edwards (knee) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game
- Donte DiVincenzo (Achilles) has been declared OUT of tonight’s game
- Ayo Dosunmu (calf) is lasted as questionable for tonight’s game
San Antonio Spurs
- Carter Bryant (foot) is listed as questionable for tonight’s game
- David Jones Garcia (ankle) has been declared OUT of tonight’s game
Important stats, trends and insights for Game 2: Timberwolves vs. Spurs
- The Timberwolves are 25-20 on the road this season
- The Spurs are 34-10 at home this season
- The Spurs are 49-38-2 ATS this season
- Minnesota is 42-47 ATS this season
- The OVER has cashed in 37 of the Spurs’ 89 games this season (37-52)
- The OVER has cashed in 39 of the Timberwolves’ 89 games this season (39-50)
- Rudy Gobert pulled down at least 10 rebounds in 4 of his last 5 games including 10 in Game 1 of this series
- Terrence Shannon Jr. has scored 15 or more points in 3 straight games
- Stephon Castle is 14-32 in the playoffs from beyond the arc
- Dylan Harper was 7-13 from the field and scored 18 points to lead the Spurs in Gm. 1
- Statistically the difference in Game 1 was as simple as the Spurs shot 28% (10-36) from deep while the Timberwolves shot 38% (10-26)
Rotoworld Best Bet
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Here are the best bets our model is projecting for tonight’s Timberwolves and Spurs’ game:
- Moneyline: Rotoworld Bet is staying away from a play on the Moneyline
- Spread: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Timberwolves +9.5 ATS
- Total: Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Game Total UNDER 215.5
- Team Total: Rotoworld Bet is recommending a play on the Spurs’ Dylan Harper 10+ Points parlayed with Victor Wembanyama 5+ blocks
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