Timberwolves tie series 2-2 after defeating Spurs in Game 4
The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the San Antonio Spurs 114-109 in Game 4 of the Western Conference Semifinals, leveling the series at 2-2. Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 36 points, scoring 16 of them in the fourth quarter. The match was significantly influenced by the early second-quarter ejection of Victor Wembanyama, who received a Flagrant 2 foul for a collision with Naz Reid. Following his departure, Rudy Gobert contributed 11 points and 13 rebounds for the Timberwolves, while Naz Reid finished with 15 points and 9 rebounds. The Spurs were led by Dylan Harper and De'Aaron Fox, who each scored 24 points, and Stephon Castle, who added 20 points. Minnesota secured the win by executing effectively at the free-throw line in the final minutes. The series now returns to San Antonio for Game 5, with Wembanyama's status currently pending review. Previously, the Spurs had taken a 2-1 lead in the series with a 115-108 victory in Game 3, where Wembanyama recorded 39 points and 15 rebounds.