Edwards guides the Timberwolves past the Spurs 114-109 to tie the series after Wembanyama’s ejection
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Key Points:
- Anthony Edwards scored 36 points, including 16 in the fourth quarter, leading the Minnesota Timberwolves to a 114-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs and tying their NBA playoff series 2-2.
- Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected early in the second quarter for a Flagrant 2 foul after an elbow to Timberwolves' Naz Reid, who finished with 15 points and nine rebounds.
- Rudy Gobert contributed 11 points and 13 rebounds, helping the Timberwolves capitalize on Wembanyama’s absence with key plays down the stretch.
- Despite Wembanyama’s ejection, Spurs guards De’Aaron Fox, Dylan Harper, and Stephon Castle combined for significant scoring, keeping the Spurs competitive late in the game.
- The Spurs will host Game 5 on Tuesday, with Wembanyama’s availability pending league review of his ejection.