Spurs Face Timberwolves in Game 1

The second-seeded Spurs, who defeated the Portland Trailblazers 4-1 in the first round, look to continue their dominance after winning all four games by double digits. Wembanyama, who recovered from a concussion suffered during the previous series, will face off against Timberwolves star Rudy Gobert.

Anthony Edwards, who averaged 36.7 points against the Spurs in their season series, is available for Game 1 but his workload remains uncertain. The Timberwolves won the season series 2-1, setting up an intriguing playoff matchup that tips off Friday at 8 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock. goldparty.lat