It’s time for Playoff Basketball: San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves, Game 2
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A lot of writers say that a series doesn’t become interesting until a team loses on their home court. The Spurs are in the unenviable position being in a series that became interesting right out of the gate, as the Timberwolves bullied theirselves1 to a 1-0 lead with a road win by shutting down the offense of the Spurs key players, and scoring just enough to hold onto a two point when Julian Champagnie’s last second three-point shot clanked off the rim.
The Spurs are going to have to adjust to the pressure of the second round of the NBA playoffs, while the Timberwolves are fully acclimated, having been to the conference finals the last three season. I expect a better game tonight from Victor Wembanyama and De’Aaron Fox tonight, but the Chris Finch will also try to throw some more wrinkles at the Silver and Black to keep them off balance, so they will have to both adjust to Game 1, and anticipate that the opponent will try some new things to gain any advantage they can.
For some reason, Finch has chosen to spend his time in front of the press to play mind games with Victor’s record-breaking performance on Monday, claiming that it was due to a series of bad and missed calls. Leaving aside the fact that referees always miss calls, I don’t think that playing mind games with the tall French dude is a worthwhile use of energy, because Victor’s mind is as strong as the rest of his game, and he’s not going to be distracted by Finch’s antics.
The Spurs’ assignment for tonight is simple. Contain Randle. Don’t let Gobert shut down the paint by using more offensive motion to move him away from the basket. Use better shot selection and hit some damn shots. Don’t let Ant go crazy. Carter Bryant, if he’s available to play (Questionable), may be able to help with that. Keep blocking McDaniels’ shots. Get Wembanyama’s offense uncorked early, and don’t play him so many minutes that he’s worn out at the end of the game. Wow, this stuff is easy, I should be a basketball coach. Just kidding … Anyway, GO SPURS GO!!
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Game Prediction:
Finch tries to tutor the referees on how he expects them to call fouls and is quickly assessed two techs and ejected from the game.
San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves, Second Round, Game 2
May 6, 2026 | 8:30 PM CT
Streaming: ESPN App
TV: ESPN [NOTE: since this the second game on ESPN, it may start on another ESPN-affiliated channel to start if the first game runs long. Which channel to watch should be announced during the broadcast if the first game runs past about 8:42 PM]
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