The Minnesota Timberwolves stunned the basketball world on Monday night, beating the San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in Game 1 at the Frost Bank Center as double-digit underdogs. Julius Randle led all scorers with 21 points, while Anthony Edwards – whose availability for the series was in question heading in – came off the bench to score 18 in 25 minutes with several clutch fourth-quarter buckets. Victor Wembanyama delivered a historic defensive performance with an NBA playoff-record 12 blocks, but shot just 5-for-17 from the field and 0-8 from deep in a losing effort.
The Spurs will now look to respond at home in Game 2 on Wednesday night, hoping to avoid an 0-2 hole before the series shifts back to Minneapolis. Minnesota’s fourth-quarter explosion, fueled by a five-out lineup with Naz Reid and Randle as the bigs, gave the Spurs plenty to think about heading into tonight’s matchup. Edwards (knee) and Ayo Dosunmu (calf) are both listed as questionable for the Wolves, while Donte DiVincenzo remains out with a torn Achilles. San Antonio’s full rotation is expected to be available.
Timberwolves vs. Spurs Game Info
- đź“Ť Where: Frost Bank Center, San Antonio, TX
- đź“… Date: Wednesday, May 6
- ⏰ Tip-Off: 9:30 PM ET
- đź“şđź’» TV/Streaming: ESPN
Game 2 Odds at Hard Rock Bet
The Spurs are once again listed as 10.5-point favorites at Hard Rock Bet Sportsbook as they look to even the series at home:
- Spread: Spurs -10.5 (-105), Timberwolves +10.5 (-115)
- Moneyline: Spurs (-400), Timberwolves (+300)
- Total: Over 217.5 (-110), Under 217.5 (-105)
Betting Splits at Hard Rock Bet
Here’s how players at Hard Rock Bet are targeting Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals:
- Moneyline: The Spurs are drawing 78.3% of all moneyline tickets and 82.0% of the handle, reflecting strong confidence in San Antonio to bounce back at home. The Timberwolves are pulling just 21.7% of all tickets despite their Game 1 upset.
- Spread: The point spread is a different story. Minnesota is actually drawing the majority of tickets at 61.6%, with bettors buying into the Wolves’ ability to keep this series competitive. However, the money favors San Antonio, with the Spurs commanding 55.6% of spread handle.
- Total: The Over is leading on both fronts: 61.9% of all tickets and 65.7% of the handle as players anticipate both teams to find more rhythm after combining for just 206 points in Game 1.
Most-Bet Player Props for Game 2
Below are the five most-bet player props at Hard Rock Bet heading into Game 2:
- Anthony Edwards to Record 15+ Points
- Julius Randle to Record 15+ Points
- Victor Wembanyama to Record 20+ Points
- Jaden McDaniels to Record 10+ Points
- Stephon Castle to Record 15+ Points
Referenced odds are subject to change.
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