Edwards returns; Timberwolves steal Game 1 from Spurs 104-102

Tuesday, May 5, 2026Confirmed

Sports Desk

What we know

Anthony Edwards scored 18 points in an unexpected return from a left-knee bone bruise, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held on to beat the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Monday night in San Antonio, AP, ESPN and NBC Sports reported. Minnesota leads the series 1-0; Game 2 is Wednesday at Frost Bank Center.

Victor Wembanyama had 11 points, 15 rebounds and an NBA postseason-record 12 blocks — a blocks triple-double — but San Antonio missed a potential winner when Julian Champagnie's buzzer-beating 3 rimmed out. Julius Randle had 21 points and 10 rebounds for Minnesota; Dylan Harper led the Spurs with 18.

What's confirmed

AP: Final 104-102; Edwards 18 in 25 minutes off the bench (11 in the fourth); Wembanyama playoff-record 12 blocks (AP).
ESPN/NBC Sports: Minnesota leads series 1-0; Champagnie miss at the buzzer; Game 2 Wednesday in San Antonio (ESPN, NBC Sports).
AP: Randle 21 and 10; Harper 18; Castle and Champagnie 17 each; Spurs only second loss in last 17 home series openers (AP).
NBA.com/Basketball-Reference: West semifinal Game 1 May 4; series schedule through potential Game 6 (NBA.com).
NBC Sports: Both teams under 42% from the field; Spurs 10-of-36 from three (NBC Sports).

What's still developing

Edwards' minutes and starting status for Game 2 after the early return.
Whether San Antonio can fix perimeter shooting before Wednesday tip.
Impact of Minnesota's missing guards DiVincenzo and Dosunmu as the series continues.

Sources

AP — Edwards returns and Timberwolves beat Spurs 104-102 in Game 1 link
ESPN — Timberwolves 104-102 Spurs Final Score link
NBC Sports — Edwards off bench helps Timberwolves steal Game 1, 104-102 link
NBA.com — West Semifinals: Spurs vs. Timberwolves link
Basketball-Reference — 2026 West Semifinals Timberwolves vs. Spurs link