Timberwolves vs. Spurs live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 5 start time, picks and predictions

Atlantic76ersCelticsKnicksNetsRaptorsCentralBucksBullsCavaliersPacersPistonsSoutheastHawksHeatHornetsMagicWizardsSouthwestGrizzliesMavericksPelicansRocketsSpursNorthwestJazzNuggetsThunderTimberwolvesTrail BlazersPacificClippersKingsLakersSunsWarriorsScores & ScheduleStandingsThe Bounce NewsletterNBA DraftPodcastsFantasyNBA OddsNBA PicksWizards Win LotteryVecenie's Mock DraftHollinger's Top ProspectsLottery Winners & LosersNBA Playoffs Minnesota and San Antonio will face off tonight in a pivotal Game 5 in their Western Conference playoff series. Victor Wembanyama was ejected from Game 4, but he will be back tonight for this huge contest. Follow along for coverage from our NBA experts at The Athletic. The series lead is for the taking tonight as the Spurs and Timberwolves vie for a 3-2 lead in their second-round series: The NBA playoffs continue tonight with a huge game in San Antonio. The Stanley Cup playoffs have been riveting, and the NFL offseason is rolling along. We will have all that, and more, covered at The Athletic. Get your subscription here to make sure you get all of our terrific coverage. Who will take the series lead tonight? How will Victor Wembanyama perform after being ejected in Game 4? Can Anthony Edwards continue his tremendous play? We’d love to hear from you. Get involved with our discussion and send us your thoughts at live@theathletic.com. We will incorporate the best contributions into our coverage. Tonight’s game will be broadcast by NBC/Peacock. Today’s game is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Hello, NBA fans. Welcome to our live coverage of tonight’s Minnesota-San Antonio playoff game. The series is tied at 2-2 as the teams prepare for their pivotal Game 5, which could swing the series. We’ll have it all covered on The Athletic tonight.