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Edwards’ 36 lifts Wolves past Spurs 114-109 after Wembanyama ejected; series even
Confirmed
What we know
Anthony Edwards scored 36 points — 16 in the fourth quarter — as the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-109 on Sunday night in Minneapolis to even their Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2, AP, Reuters, ESPN and CBS Sports reported Monday.
Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected early in the second quarter after a Flagrant 2 foul for elbowing Naz Reid. Wembanyama finished with four points and four rebounds in about 13 minutes — his first career ejection. Reid had 15 points and nine rebounds; De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper scored 24 apiece for San Antonio. Game 5 is Tuesday in San Antonio, with the league reviewing Wembanyama's status after the Flagrant 2.
What's confirmed
- AP: Edwards 36, Wolves 114-109; Wembanyama ejected on Flagrant 2 vs. Reid; series 2-2 (AP).
- Reuters: Same final score and series tie after Wembanyama's early exit (Reuters).
- ESPN: Game page and AP recap confirm Sunday Target Center result posted into Monday (ESPN).
- CBS Sports: Edwards fourth-quarter takeover after Wembanyama ejection detail (CBS Sports).
- CBS Sports / wire: Game 5 Tuesday in San Antonio after series-evening Target Center win (CBS Sports).
What's still developing
- Whether the league adds discipline beyond the Flagrant 2 ahead of Tuesday's Game 5.
- How San Antonio adjusts with Wembanyama expected back at home.
- West bracket implications if Minnesota forces a longer series.
Sources
- AP — Edwards guides the Timberwolves past the Spurs 114-109 to tie the series after Wembanyama's ejection link
- AP — Wembanyama gets ejected early in Spurs-Wolves Game 4 for elbowing Reid and drawing a Flagrant 2 foul link
- Reuters — Wolves win after Spurs' Victor Wembanyama ejected, even series link
- ESPN — Timberwolves 114-109 Spurs Game 4 recap link
- CBS Sports — Edwards guides the Timberwolves past the Spurs 114-109 to tie the series after Wembanyama's ejection link
