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West Semis: What Are Spurs Up Against vs. Wolves?
- Spurs clinched their first playoff series win since 2017 by beating Portland in five games, earning a Western Conference semifinal showdown.
- Minnesota eliminated Denver 4-2 to advance and will visit San Antonio for Game 1 of the semifinals.
- Victor Wembanyama has produced strong showings against Minnesota, averaging 34 points and eight rebounds in two meetings this season.
- Anthony Edwards is expected to miss multiple weeks with a left knee injury but Minnesota expects him to face the Spurs later in the series.
- Donte DiVincenzo is out for the postseason with a torn Achilles, narrowing Minnesota’s guard rotation.
- Ayo Dosunmu is expected to return for Round 2 after missing Game 6 with knee soreness.
- Spurs coach Mitch Johnson says the team is ready to step up and swing, embracing the challenge of a tougher postseason series.
- The Spurs’ upcoming series with Minnesota marks a clash of rising stars and established postseason experience.
- Saturday’s coverage notes the Nuggets’ choice on playoff matchups and Minnesota’s retention of a chance at the title.
- The Timberwolves and Spurs will compete in San Antonio with a suggested Monday kickoff and tip times to be announced.
- The season series between San Antonio and Minnesota ended 1-2, with earlier meetings shaped by a late 3-pointer miss and Wembanyama’s high-scoring games.
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