Spurs lead Timberwolves in 2nd quarter: Live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs

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The Minnesota Timberwolves stole Game 1 from the San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference Semifinal with a 104-102 win. Julius Randle had 21 points and Dylan Harper led the Spurs with 18.

This is an early make-or-break game for the Spurs before the series moves to Minnesota. The Spurs are 36-16 against Western Conference opponents this season. Minnesota ranks second in the Western Conference, shooting 37.0% from 3-point range.

San Antonio is looking for a spark from its bench in this one. De'Aaron Fox is shooting 48.6% and averaging 18.6 points for the Spurs. Victor Wembanyama is averaging 15.2 points over the last 10 games.

Anthony Edwards returned to action after being out for a little over a week. He's averaging 28.8 points and 3.7 assists for the Timberwolves. Jaden McDaniels is averaging 15.7 points over the last 10 games.

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Timberwolves vs. Spurs live updates, highlights from Game 2 of NBA playoffs

2nd Quarter- 3:02: Stephon Castle jumper puts Spurs up 48-32. TV timeout. 

2nd Quarter- 4:25: Spurs up by 14, 44-30. The game has slowed down a bit. 

2nd Quarter- 5:47: Victor Wembanyama 3-pointer puts Spurs up 43-26

2nd Quarter- 6:55: De'Aaron Fox hit free throws 38-24 Spurs lead

2nd Quarter-6:55: TV timeout. Spurs up 36-22

2nd Quarter- 8:00: De'Aaron Fox hit 3-pointer 36-22 lead for Spurs. 

2nd Quarter- 9:29: Spurs on a 5-0 run all free throws for 33-22 lead. Largest of the game. 

2nd Quarter- 10:18: Naz Reid hits 3-pointer 28-22 Spurs lead.

2nd Quarter- 10:26: Victor Wembanyama tip shot put SA up 28-19. He had 11 points in nine minutes. 

2nd Quarter- 11:08: Teams come out of the timeout firing. 26-19 Spurs up. 

End of 1st Quarter: Spurs 24, T-Wolves 17

Team Stats

1st QuarterTimberwolvesSpurs FG7-249-23Field Goal %29393PT1-71-7Three Point %1414FT2-55-5Free Throw %40100Rebounds1315Offensive Rebounds32Defensive Rebounds1013Assists55Steals34Blocks12Total Turnovers64Points Off Turnovers43Fast Break Points34Points in Paint816Fouls54Technical Fouls00Flagrant Fouls00Largest Lead17

1st Quarter- 7.3 seconds: De'Aaron Fox responds with a three of his own 24-17 SA leads

1st Quarter- 30.7 seconds: Anthony Edwards nails 3-pointer cuts SA lead to 21-17

1st Quarter- 45.8 seconds: Luke Kornet dunk puts Spurs up 21-14

1st Quarter- 2:00: Out of the timeout, DeAaron Fox hit a pair of free throws for a 19-14 lead. The largest of the game. 

1st Quarter- 2:53: Both team are battling to pull ahead 

1st Quarter- 2:54: Dylan Harper jumper puts Spurs up 17-14

1st Quarter- 4:24: Stephon Castle's free throws puts Spurs back up 15-14

1st Quarter- 4:34: Naz Reid layup puts the T-Wolves up by one point, 14-13 

1st Quarter- 6:24: TV timeout. The Spurs are scrapping with 13-11 lead. Seven points thus far by Victor Wembanyama

1st Quarter- 7:03: The Spurs and T-Wolves are battling in the early minutes with San Antonio up 13-11

1st Quarter- 7:53: Teams trading bucket in the early going with Spurs up 10-7 

Tip-off from San Antonio 

How to Watch Minnesota Timberwolves vs. San Antonio Spurs Game 2 Western Conference Semifinals

Wednesday, May 6

Tip-off: 9:30 p.m. ET

TV: ESPN

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