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Wolves Win After Spurs' Victor Wembanyama Ejected, Even Series
Anthony Edwards scored 16 points in the fourth quarter as Minnesota overcame Victor Wembanyama’s early ejection and finished with a 114-109 win.
- On Sunday, May 10, Anthony Edwards scored 36 points to lead the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs, tying their second-round Western Conference playoff series at 2-2.
- Victor Wembanyama was ejected early in the second quarter after officials reviewed a Flagrant 2 foul against Naz Reid, finishing with four points and four rebounds in 12 minutes before his exit.
- Despite the loss of their star, the Spurs trailed by only four points after three quarters; Edwards provided late separation, recording his 18th career playoff game with at least 30 points to secure the win.
- Edwards told NBC that "small-time plays win you big-time games," emphasizing that Minnesota nearly allowed the undermanned Spurs to steal the critical contest despite holding a late lead.
- The series shifts to San Antonio for Game 5 on Tuesday, May 12, as the league reviews Wembanyama's ejection, with Minnesota facing a tougher challenge if the Spurs star returns for the pivotal matchup.
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Wolves edge Spurs to even Western Conference Semifinals series 2-2
Anthony Edwards fourth quarter performance propelled the Minnesota Timberwolves past the San Antonio Spurs 114-109. San Antonio’s Victor Wembanyama was ejected with 8:39 remaining in the second quarter after committing a Flagrant 2 foul, elbowing Naz Reid in the face. Minnesota trialed by four points entering the fourth quarter before outscoring the Spurs 34-25 in the final frame. The Wolves shot 45 percent (42-94) from the field while connectin…
Timberwolves take Game 4, even series vs. Spurs with 114-109 victory
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves had Game 4 on a silver platter in front of them when, in the second quarter, Victor Wembanyama was ejected for a flagrant foul penalty-two for elbowing Naz Reid in the face.
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