Published May 11, 11:57pm ET by
James Tillman - Betting Preview Analyst and Sports Writer
Last updated May 11, 11:57pm ET
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One of Tuesday’s NBA Playoff matchups features the San Antonio Spurs hosting the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of this second-round series. Who has the edge in our Spurs vs Timberwolves pick?
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| San Antonio Spurs | -9.5 (-110) |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | +9.5 (-110) |
San Antonio's victor Wembanyama was ejected early in the second quarter, paving the way for the road team's 114-109 loss in Game 4.
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The Spurs held a four-point advantage through three quarters. But Minnesota responded with a 34-25 edge in the fourth and held on for the win despite multiple shaky sequences down the stretch.
De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper tied for team-high scoring honors with 24 points each. Stephon Castle finished with 20 points, six rebounds, and four assists.
On the other side, Minnesota pulled away in the final moments to level the series at 2-2.
Anthony Edwards led the way with 36 points (including 16 in the fourth quarter) on 13-for-22 shooting. Naz Reid registered 15 points, nine boards, and four assists. Although the margin of victory should have been larger without Wembayama wreaking havoc on the defensive end, the Timberwolves still scored 58 points in the paint.
Will San Antonio bounce back from a narrow loss, or will Minnesota become the first team to win two straight games in this series?
Here's a look at what you need to know for both teams ahead of Game 5.
The Spurs are 5-10 in the previous 15 meetings in this series. However, Minnesota is just 6-16 in its last 22 road outings against San Antonio. With that in mind, the edge goes to the Spurs.
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San Antonio Spurs
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