Timberwolves Hold Off Spurs 114-109 in Game 4

The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the San Antonio Spurs 114-109 on Sunday, May 10, 2026, at Target Center, with Anthony Edwards leading all scorers with 36 points in a pivotal Western Conference semifinal Game 4. Minnesota closed strong in the fourth quarter to even the series at 2-2.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter

Minnesota opened with a slight edge, taking the first quarter 34-30. The Timberwolves were sharper early offensively, getting to their spots and setting the pace in a fast opening stretch. San Antonio stayed close behind steady shot-making, but Edwards helped Minnesota keep control going into the second.

Second Quarter

The teams matched each other in the second quarter at 26-26, sending the Timberwolves into halftime with a 60-56 lead. Neither side created much separation in the period, and the game continued to look like a possession-by-possession playoff matchup. Minnesota’s ability to maintain its first-quarter cushion proved important.

Third Quarter

San Antonio delivered its best stretch after halftime, outscoring Minnesota 28-20 in the third quarter to move in front 84-80 entering the fourth. The Spurs found more rhythm offensively and tightened up enough defensively to disrupt Minnesota’s flow. That swing put the pressure on the Timberwolves heading to the final 12 minutes.

Fourth Quarter

Minnesota answered with its strongest quarter of the night, outscoring San Antonio 34-25 in the fourth to come away with the five-point win. The Timberwolves regained control with timely baskets, efficient free-throw shooting, and enough stops to limit the Spurs late. After trailing by four entering the period, Minnesota finished the game with a 14-0 quarter-to-quarter turnaround.

Key Performers

Anthony Edwards, Timberwolves: Edwards led all scorers with 36 points and added six rebounds, delivering the top individual performance of the game. Minnesota needed his shot creation and late-game scoring as the Spurs pushed the pace in the second half.

Rudy Gobert, Timberwolves: Gobert led Minnesota with 13 rebounds and helped the Timberwolves finish with a 49-41 edge on the glass. That rebounding margin gave the home team extra possessions in a game decided by five points.

Naz Reid, Timberwolves: Reid led the Timberwolves with four assists, reflecting a balanced but distributed playmaking effort from Minnesota. The Timberwolves finished with 20 assists as a team and found enough half-court creation to recover from their third-quarter dip.

Dylan Harper, Spurs: Harper paced San Antonio with 24 points, seven rebounds, and three steals. He was the Spurs’ most productive scorer and kept pressure on Minnesota throughout the night.

Stephon Castle, Spurs: Castle led San Antonio with four assists as the Spurs totaled 17 assists. San Antonio shot a solid 47.7 percent from the field overall, but its 6-for-26 mark from three-point range limited its offensive ceiling.

NerdSports Stat: Minnesota won despite being outscored by eight in the third quarter because it combined a plus-8 rebounding margin, a plus-4 advantage from the free-throw line, and a 10-6 edge in made threes—enough to overcome San Antonio’s better overall field-goal percentage.

Game Analysis

This was a strong example of how playoff games can turn on a few specific categories rather than one broad measure. San Antonio shot 47.7 percent from the field compared with Minnesota’s 44.7 percent, but the Timberwolves made up that gap in other areas. Minnesota rebounded better, hit more from three, and converted 20 of 22 free throws for a 90.9 percent mark. Those details mattered in a one-possession game deep into the fourth quarter.

The Spurs were in a favorable position after their 28-point third quarter, but Minnesota responded with discipline rather than urgency alone. The Timberwolves scored 34 points in the fourth, matching their first-quarter output, and kept the offense stable when the game tightened. Their ability to avoid wasted trips and finish at the line helped them retake control.

For San Antonio, the main issue was perimeter efficiency. The Spurs made only six three-pointers and shot 23.1 percent from long range. In a road playoff game that stayed close throughout, that left little room for error despite their efficient work inside the arc and a productive night from Harper.

Closing Context

With the win, Minnesota tied this Western Conference semifinal series at 2-2 and restored home-court stability after four games. The Timberwolves now head into Game 5 with momentum from a composed fourth-quarter finish, while the Spurs will look to regain their shooting touch and turn their third-quarter surge into a complete game.

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