Game 6 of the Western Conference semifinals between the San Antonio Spurs and the Minnesota Timberwolves will be played on Friday, May 15.
The Spurs and Timberwolves entered Game 5 with the series tied 2-2. San Antonio picked up the crucial win and now has a chance to clinch the series on Friday night. With a win, the Spurs would advance to the Western Conference finals against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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San Antonio center Victor Wembanyama missed the second half of Game 4 due to his first-half ejection resulting from a flagrant foul. He wasn’t suspended and returned with a vengeance in Game 5. He finished with 27 points and an impressive 17 rebounds. Sixth Man of the Year Keldon Johnson also had a big game with 21 points off the bench.
Minnesota couldn’t get into a groove in the 126-97 loss to San Antonio. Guard Anthony Edwards finished with 20 points, and Julius Randle notched a double-double with 17 points and 10 rebounds.
The Timberwolves’ largest lead of the game was just two points, and it came with 10:20 left in the first quarter, when they were up 5-3. Once the Spurs took a 7-5 lead with 10 minutes left in the first, they did not give it back and went on to win by 29 points.
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Minnesota must win in Game 6 to force a series-deciding Game 7 back in San Antonio on Sunday. If the Spurs win, the series is over, and they will advance to the conference finals to take on the Thunder.
Start time: 9:30 p.m. ET
Location: Target Center | Minneapolis
Live stream: Amazon Prime Video
Follow along with Yahoo Sports for the latest as the Timberwolves host the Spurs for Game 6 in the Western Conference semifinals.
Live26 updatesFri, May 15, 2026 at 7:15 PM PDT
Jack Baer
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 8:00 PM PDT
Jack Baer
The Spurs went on a 20-0 run, then the Timberwolves went on a 27-11 run. It’s still advantage San Antonio, but they gave the home crowd hope for the second hallf.
Stephon Castle has 19 points on 7-of-9 shooting plus 6 rebounds and 4 assists, while Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox both have 13 points. Anthony Edwards leads Minnesota with 19 points.
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:58 PM PDT
Jack Baer
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:55 PM PDT
Jack Baer
De’Aaron Fox limps to the locker room with just over a minute left in the first half. We’ll see if it’s serious.
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:54 PM PDT
Jack Baer
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:51 PM PDT
Jack Baer
The Timberwolves have fought back enough to cut the deficit to 13 as the Spurs call timeout. Still not where you want to be with 1:57 left in the first half, but they are making this game winnable in the second half.
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:41 PM PDT
Jack Baer
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:41 PM PDT
Jack Baer
The Spurs take a timeout while up 56-32 with 6:34 remaining in the first half. This has been a one-sided basketball game. Stephon Castle still leads all scorers with 17 points, while Victor Wembanyama (11 points is affecting every possession in some way.
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:32 PM PDT
Jack Baer
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:31 PM PDT
Jack Baer
The Spurs have opened the second quarter on a 16-0 run and now lead by 25. This negatively affects the Timberwolves’ win probability.
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM PDT
Jack Baer
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM PDT
Jack Baer
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:23 PM PDT
Jack Baer
I think we’re up to about four shots Victor Wembanyama has made tonight that only Victor Wembanyama could make.
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:18 PM PDT
Jack Baer
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:17 PM PDT
Jack Baer
The Spurs hold the lead after 12 minutes. An important break: going from up five to up by nine while Victor Wembanyama sat for three minutes and change.
Stephon Castle leads all scorers with 14 points, while Naz Reid leads Minnesota with 10.
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 7:06 PM PDT
Jack Baer
There’s a big play. Victor. Wembanyama blows up a breakaway opportunity but the Timberwolves end up with the loose ball and get it to Naz Reid, who knocks down a 3-pointer to make 25-20 San Antonio.
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 6:58 PM PDT
Jack Baer
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 6:57 PM PDT
Jack Baer
It’s the Spurs up 18-11 at the first break, after making seven of their first 10 shots. The Timberwolves got off to a slow start, but they’ve got the Target Center crowd back in this.
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 6:48 PM PDT
Jack Baer
Victor Wembanyama wins the tip and we’re off as the Timberwolves try to force a Game 7 at home.
Fri, May 15, 2026 at 6:39 PM PDT
Jack Baer