Updated NBA Playoff Bracket 2026 Picture, Schedule After Spurs Win Game 5 vs. Wolves

Zach BacharMay 12, 2026

After the Oklahoma City Thunder advanced to the Western Conference Finals on Monday night, only one spot remains.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs are both looking to move on and face the Thunder, as they clashed in Game 5 of their second-round series on Tuesday.

In the end, the Spurs emerged with a 126-97 victory at the Frost Bank Center.

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Here's a look at how the matchup unfolded as well as the upcoming playoff schedule.

Tuesday Round 2 Results

San Antonio Spurs 126, Minnesota Timberwolves 97 (Spurs lead series 3-2)

Wednesday Round 2 Schedule

Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons, 8 p.m. ET (Series tied 2-2)

Tuesday Highlights

Spurs 126, Timberwolves 97

San Antonio started the game on a high note, taking a 24-9 lead midway through the first quarter.

Still, Minnesota kept the contest from getting out of hand early and climbed back to only trail 34-30 at the end of the period.

The Spurs didn't wait long to extend their lead once again, opening the second quarter on a 14-5 run.

The Timberwolves struggled to cut the deficit to single digits before halftime, as San Antonio entered the break with a 59-47 advantage.

Minnesota appeared to be gaining momentum to start the second half, tying the game at 61 just over four minutes into the third quarter.

The Spurs outscored the Timberwolves 30-12 throughout the rest of the quarter to take an 18-point lead into the fourth, though.

Minnesota was never able to recover, as San Antonio led by as many as 30 points over the final 12 minutes of game time while it cruised to the win.

Victor Wembanyama continued to excel on both ends of the floor throughout the victory and finished with 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks. He shot 9-of-16 from the field and 2-of-5 from three-point territory.