The Minnesota Timberwolves are fresh off a 126-97 beatdown by the second-seeded San Antonio Spurs in the Western Conference semifinals. Although star guard Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves have given the Spurs problems throughout the series,

Now, the matchup shifts to Minneapolis for Game 6 on Friday, where the Timberwolves must win to keep their season alive. The Spurs’ Game 5 win makes them the clear favorites to advance. Here are three reasons why the reigning champs will hope to meet the Timberwolves instead.

Who would the Thunder rather face, the Spurs or Timberwolves? Breaking down both matchups for OKC the Western Conference Finals.

The Minnesota Timberwolves entered Game 5 in San Antonio with a chance to retake control of their Western Conference Semifinals series. A win would have snatched back home-court advantage, put the Spurs on the brink of elimination,

In a small painting studio filled with denim, paint and basketball inspiration, Minnesota artist Bethany Nelson is transforming Timberwolves fandom into wearable artwork — one hand-painted jacket at

Victor Wembanyama atoned for his first career ejection with another huge performance, finishing with 27 points, 17 rebounds and three blocks as the San Antonio Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 126-97 on Tuesday night to take a 3-2 lead in their second-round series.

The San Antonio Spurs look to clinch the Western Conference second round over the Minnesota Timberwolves in game six

Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards knows how important Jaden McDaniels is to Minnesota amid the series against the Spurs.