Minnesota survived Victor Wembanyama’s 12 blocks by keeping San Antonio stretched anyway
Minnesota escaped with a 104-102 Game 1 win over San Antonio on May 4 even though Victor Wembanyama produced an NBA postseason-record 12 blocks in…

Minnesota escaped with a 104-102 Game 1 win over San Antonio on May 4 even though Victor Wembanyama produced an NBA postseason-record 12 blocks in…

Some of these Timberwolves just have that howling Wolf in them. That win was as fearless as it gets. With his star teammate still laboring and all, Terrance Shannon Jr. walked into San Antonio prepared to issue. It may be only his second season, only his second postseason and only one the very few playoff […] The post Timberwolves Star Fires Blunt Message at Victor Wembanyama Before Game 2 appeared first on HEAVY.

Heading into the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, everything looked incredible for the San Antonio Spurs as far as their chances of making it to the Western Conference Finals go. After all, the Minnesota Timberwolves knocked out a Denver Nuggets team that’s proven to be trouble for the Spurs in the regular season, […] The post Spurs most to blame after letting Timberwolves steal Game 1 at home appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Anthony Edwards minutes restriction: Timberwolves keep a check on star's health in Game 1 vs. Spurs.

The Frost Bank Center was a sea of pink and blue on Tuesday night, but Anthony Edwards didn’t care much for the San Antonio Spurs’ fashion statement. The Minnesota Timberwolves star walked into a hostile environment and walked out with a gritty 104-102 Game 1 victory to kick off the Western Conference Semifinals. Despite a […] The post Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards not intimidated at all by Spurs’ pink, blue’ fans appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Victor Wembanyama was a chore to score against all night long in Game 1 of the San Antonio Spurs’ Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, as he recorded 12 total blocks on the night, but his game on offense left a lot to be desired. He scored just five points on 2-8 shooting […] The post Spurs star Victor Wembanyama’s urgent message after wild Game 1 vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Minnesota Timberwolves got a massive boost with the return of Anthony Edwards from his knee injury in Game 1 of their second-round series against the San Antonio Spurs on Monday. Edwards helped the Timberwolves stun the Spurs, 104-102, at Frost Bank Center. Edwards, who was expected to miss the first two games of the […] The post Julius Randle highlights Anthony Edwards’ ‘ability’ in Timberwolves’ stunner vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

If he’s gonna play like this, Joel Embiid should issue a retraction. Tell Sixers fans to sell their tickets while they still can.

The Minnesota Timberwolves escaped San Antonio with a Game 1 victory on Monday night, just three days after taking down the Denver Nuggets in Game 6 back at home. Anthony Edwards returned from a nine-day absence due to a hyperextension and bone bruise in his left knee, helping his Wolves steal Game 1. Edwards finished […] The post Why Anthony Edwards is ‘disappointed’ after Game 1 win vs. Spurs appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Nick Nurse made a clear statement about his thoughts on the Philadelphia 76ers’ 137-98 blowout loss to the New York Knicks in Game 1 of the East Semifinals on Monday night. Nurse and Philadelphia were coming off a tough seven-game series against the Boston Celtics in the first round. They trailed 3-1 at one point […] The post 76ers’ Nick Nurse drops truth bomb after brutal Game 1 loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The Philadelphia 76ers do not have to sulk after getting annihilated by the New York Knicks, 137-98, in Game 1 of their second-round series in the playoffs at Madison Square Garden on Monday. The seventh-seeded 76ers failed to solve the puzzle against the fourth-seeded Knicks, who led by as much as 40 points. According to […] The post 76ers’ Tyrese Maxey echoes Nick Nurse’s sentiment on Game 1 loss to Knicks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Was it a one-game anomaly? Or the start of a turnaround? Based on Monday night, it could be the latter for Mikal Bridges.

Philadelphia 76ers head coach Nick Nurse addressed his early “Hack‑a‑Mitch” strategy following the team’s Game 1 loss to the New York Knicks on Monday night, confirming the decision was an attempt to disrupt New York’s early momentum. The intentional fouling of center Mitchell Robinson became a major topic of discussion, with video of his comments […] The post 76ers HC Nick Nurse speaks up on Game 1 tactic vs Knicks that did not matter appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The spotlight was on Joel Embiid from the opening tip.

The New York Knicks made light work of the Philadelphia 76ers, 137-98, in Game 1 to draw first blood in their second-round series at Madison Square Garden on Monday. Jalen Brunson led the attack with a game-high 35 points on 12-of-18 shooting. He scored 27 points in the first half, setting the tone for the […] The post Knicks’ Josh Hart pranks Jimmy Fallon in Game 1 blowout vs. 76ers appeared first on ClutchPoints.

Heroes and zeros from the Knicks’ 137-98 Game 1 decimation of the 76ers on Monday night at the Garden.

Report card from the Knicks' 137-98 Game 1 win over the 76ers on Monday night at the Garden.

This wasn't the 51-point blowout from Game 6 against the Hawks, but the Knicks still produced a second consecutive blowout in the postseason.

Anthony Edwards is back in action as he returned from injury during Game 1 of the Minnesota Timberwolves’ clash with the San Antonio Spurs in the West Semifinals on Monday night. Edwards is going through the sixth season of his NBA career with the Timberwolves. He has featured in the playoffs since 2022, showing significant […] The post Watch Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards check in 9 days after painful injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

The NBA's leading scorer will he relegated to the bench to start the next round of the playoffs.

The San Diego Padres face NL West rivals the San Francisco Giants in the opening clash of a three-game series at Oracle Park on Monday.

The Vegas Golden Knights are set to take on the Anaheim Ducks in Game 1 of their second-round matchup in the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Leading up to the contest, Vegas received a big injury update regarding center William Karlsson. On Monday, the organization announced that Karlsson, who is 33 years old, is officially returning from […] The post Golden Knights’ William Karlsson gets massive injury update ahead of Game 1 vs Ducks appeared first on ClutchPoints.

One thing that cannot be questioned is Ben Stiller’s devotion to the New York Knicks, and he is ready for Game 1 against the Philadelphia 76ers. He reacted to the Knicks’ social media post late on Sunday, May 3, 2026, the day before Game 1 begins. Stiller wrote, “Let’s go,” in response to the graphic. […] The post Knicks superfan Ben Stiller proves he’s ready for 76ers series with 2-word message before Game 1 appeared first on ClutchPoints.
