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The Spurs are facing the Minnesota Timberwolves at home as Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals tips off at Frost Bank Center.
Victor Wembanyama (11 pts, 15 reb, 12 blk) set the all-time record for blocks in a Playoff game, but the Timberwolves took Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals series, surviving a game-winning 3-point attempt from Julian Champagnie to win 104-102.
The Minnesota Timberwolves will look to push their advantage and take a two-game lead against the Denver Nuggets in Game 4 of their NBA Playoff first-round series on Saturday. MORE: Stephen Curry changes stance on playing in 2028 Olympics
Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the next round of the NBA Playoffs with the Minnesota Timberwolves ready to go. The big man matchup between Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert will be one of the key storylines to watch as this series plays out.
Edwards was back, nine games after suffering a knee injury, as the Wolves opened the NBA Western Conference best-of-seven semifinal series in San Antonio.
Minnesota Timberwolves All-Star guard Anthony Edwards missed the final two games of the team's first-round series against the Denver Nuggets.