The Timberwolves and Spurs faced off in an epic Game 1, and Minnesota came out on top despite a record-breaking block party by Victor Wembanyama

The Spurs are facing the Minnesota Timberwolves at home as Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals tips off at Frost Bank Center.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama is questionable for Game 3 vs. Portland after a concussion scare, shifting the NBA Playoffs betting odds significantly.

Check out the top highlights, stats and observations from Monday's action in the Conference Semifinals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Ben Lambert, for NBA.com Amthony Edwards and the Timberwolves took home court advantage by defeating the Spurs in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals series.

Spurs star Victor Wembanyama, AKA Wemby, reportedly had to hire an independent neurologist to get cleared from concussion protocol.

Advertisement Spurs superstar suffers concussion About three minutes into the second quarter of last night’s Game 2 against the Blazers, Victor Wembanyama went down. After Jrue Holiday tried to “pull the chair” on Wemby during a defensive possession and fouled him in the process,

Victor Wembanyama has been ruled out of Game 2 after this face-first fall that put him in concussion protocol.

Victor Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert are foes on the court, but the Frenchmen carve out time for bonding before every game between the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Victor Wembanyama scored 35 points in his first postseason appearance, beating a record set by a San Antonio legend who was in attendance.

Minnesota was able to score on Denver despite Anthony Edwards being out. San Antonio is different.

Four total QBs make Nate Tice's early big board, and four Longhorns are in the top nine. Plus, Indiana's not done cranking out pro wide receivers. Rays star Junior Caminero leaves win over Guardians early after taking foul ball to the jaw Junior Caminero is expected to be OK after a ball drilled him in the face on Tuesday in Cleveland.