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Anthony Edwards of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts during a playoff game against the San Antonio Spurs. Minnesota enters a do-or-die Game 6 facing elimination, with Edwards expected to lead the push to extend the series.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will enter Game 6 with a mostly healthy roster as they try to avoid elimination against the San Antonio Spurs.

Minnesota hosts Game 6 on Friday at 9:30 p.m. ET, trailing the Western Conference semifinal series 3-2.

Donte DiVincenzo Remains Out

GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – APRIL 25: Donte DiVincenzo of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to an apparent injury in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on April 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. DiVincenzo did not return to the game.

The Timberwolves listed no new injuries ahead of Game 6. Guard Donte DiVincenzo remains out after undergoing surgery to repair a right Achilles tendon injury suffered during the first round against the Denver Nuggets.

DiVincenzo has not played since Game 4 of that series. The rest of Minnesota’s rotation is available, including starters and key reserves who have logged heavy minutes throughout the series.

Spurs Take Control Behind Victor Wembanyama

San Antonio moved within one win of the Western Conference finals with a 126-97 victory in Game 5.

Victor Wembanyama had 27 points, 17 rebounds, five assists and three blocks. Keldon Johnson added 21 points, while De’Aaron Fox scored 18 and Stephon Castle had 17.

Wembanyama scored 18 points in the first quarter as the Spurs built an early double-digit lead and never trailed.

“I was fresh, feeling good,” Wembanyama said. “It was just Game 5.”

San Antonio has held Minnesota under 100 points in five of its 10 postseason games, continuing a defensive trend that has shaped the series.

Timberwolves Struggle to Sustain Offense

GettyAnthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves looks on from the bench during the fourth quarter against the San Antonio Spurs in Game Five of the Second Round of the NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Frost Bank Center on May 12, 2026 in San Antonio, Texas.

Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 20 points but attempted only 13 shots. The Spurs frequently sent extra defenders, disrupting Minnesota’s offensive flow and forcing the ball out of Edwards’ hands.

“Some of the stuff Wemby was doing you don’t really have too much of an answer for,” Edwards said. “You just hope he misses.”

Minnesota tied the game at 61 midway through the third quarter after trailing by 18, but San Antonio responded with a decisive run to regain control.

“We went away from what was working,” Timberwolves coach Chris Finch said. “Then our defense just cratered.”

Finch said the team struggled to maintain ball movement and defensive discipline, particularly late in the third quarter when the Spurs pulled away.

Timberwolves Face Elimination at Home

Minnesota has lost both games in San Antonio by a combined 67 points. The Timberwolves now must win at home to force a Game 7 and extend the series.

“I don’t see nobody in our locker room that’s too worried,” Edwards said. “There’s another basketball game.”

The Timberwolves will have two days between games, the longest break of the series, which could help a team that has leaned heavily on its starters.

“I’m so happy,” Edwards said. “I’m ready to get two days.”

Minnesota will also need more efficient scoring from Julius Randle, who is shooting 36.6% in the series after finishing the regular season at 48.1%.

With their rotation largely intact, the Timberwolves enter Game 6 without significant injury concerns beyond DiVincenzo.

They will need a more consistent offensive performance — and improved defensive execution — to keep their season alive.