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Here's everything you need to know about Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves Monday night.
The San Antonio Spurs know they have a tall task in front of them facing the Minnesota Timberwolves. They'd dare say it will be tougher than beating Portland.
The San Antonio Spurs will be tested once again in their first playoff run, this time set to face the injury-ravaged Minnesota Timberwolves in the Western Conference Semifinals.
The San Antonio Spurs, still waiting for their second round opponent, have mixed feelings on playing "the waiting game." Here's what they're looking for on Thursday.
The San Antonio Spurs advanced to the Western Conference Semifinals for the first time since 2017 after a 4-1 series victory over the Portland Trail Blazers Tuesday night.
The San Antonio Spurs will face off against the Portland Trail Blazers for what they hope will be final time of the Western Conference First Round Tuesday night.
The San Antonio Spurs leaned on Victor Wembanyama to pull out a Game 4 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday. Thanks to him, they own a commanding 3-1 lead.
Behind Victor Wembanyama's 27 points, the San Antonio Spurs secured a 3-1 Western Conference First Round series lead over the Portland Trail Blazers on Sunday.
The San Antonio Spurs head into Game 4 expecting intense basketball. Whether they, or the Portland Trail Blazers will be more physical is the age-old debate.
Victor Wembanyama missed Game 3 of the first round after suffering a concussion, but the San Antonio Spurs star is set to return for Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers.
The San Antonio Spurs and Portland Trail Blazers will face off again at Moda Center Sunday afternoon. Victor Wembanyama is available after concussion protocol.
Dylan Harper's 27-point outing Friday evening helped the San Antonio Spurs secure a Game 3 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers, marking a 2-1 series lead.
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