Spurs vs. Timberwolves live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs Game 3

By | May 8, 2026
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The Minnesota Timberwolves return home Friday night looking to bounce back after a historic loss to the San Antonio Spurs in Game 2 to even up the Western Conference semifinal series.

San Antonio stomped out Minnesota for the best postseason win since 1983. The 133-95 victory on Thursday was backed by an outstanding offensive effort led by Stephon Castle, who scored 21 points. Minnesota struggled to find rhythm offensively even with Anthony Edwards back from injury.

The Timberwolves finished 31-21 against Western Conference opponents during the regular season and have leaned heavily on Edwards throughout the playoffs. He is averaging 28.8 points and 3.7 assists this season, while Jaden McDaniels has provided an added scoring punch lately, averaging 15.1 points over Minnesota’s last 10 games.

San Antonio entered with momentum and averaged 119.8 points per game during the regular season. One key component to the Spurs success has been points in the paint from Victor Wembanyama.

De’Aaron Fox has added steady production for the Spurs, averaging 18.6 points per game, while Julian Champagnie has emerged as a perimeter threat with 2.2 made 3-pointers per game over the last 10 contests. However, the Spurs haven’t won a game in Minnesota since October 24, 2022 with seven straight losses. 

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Spurs vs. Timberwolves live updates, highlights from NBA playoffs Game 3

4th Quarter-3:06: Victor Wembanyama makes a 24-foot three-point shot. 

4th Quarter-3:27: Naz Reid makes a 23-foot three-point shot. 

4th Quarter-5:40: Julius Randle makes two-point shot. 

4th Quarter-6:03: Julian Champagne makes a 22-foot three-point jumper. 

4th Quarter-7:09: De’Aaron Fox makes 19-foot step back jump shot. 

4th Quarter-7:21: Dylan Harper makes 9-foot turnaround jump shot. 

4th Quarter-8:03: Terrence Shannon Jr makes 

4th Quarter-9:09: Victor Wembanyama makes a 25-foot three-point shot. 

4th Quarter-9:24: Ayo Dosunmu makes a 23-foot three-point shot. 

4th Quarter-9:50: Terrence Shannon makes a 27-foot three-point shot. 

4th Quarter-10:17: Victor Wembanyama makes a layup. 

The San Antonio Spurs lead the Minnesota Timberwolves 86-79 after three quarters. 

3rd Quarter-1:32: Victor Wembanyama makes a driving layup. 

3rd Quarter-2:26: Ayo Dosunmu makes a 23-foot three-point shot. 

3rd Quarter-2:53: Anthony Edwards makes a 13-foot shot. 

3rd Quarter-4:18: Double technicals called on Stephon Castle and Jaden McDaniels. McDaniels swatted the ball out of Castle’s hand after a dead ball. Castle shoved McDaniels and McDaniels tried to lung at Castle but the official separated the two. 

3rd Quarter-5:01: Naz Reid makes an 8-foot floating jump shot. 

3rd Quarter-5:15: Luke Kornet makes an 8-foot jumper. 

3rd Quarter-6:01: De’Aaron Fox makes a 22-foot three-point jumper. 

3rd Quarter-6:19: Jaden McDaniels makes 24-foot three-point jumper. 

3rd Quarter-6:39: Ayo Dosunmu makes a 23-foot three-point shot. 

3rd Quarter-7:25: Naz Reid makes a 25-foot three-point shot. 

3rd Quarter-7:55: Anthony Edwards makes an 8-foot driving floater. 

3rd Quarter-8:12: Devin Vassel makes a driving dunk. 

3rd Quarter-8:57: Jaden McDaniels makes a 13-foot pull up jumper. 

3rd Quarter-9:33: Victor Wembanyama makes a 25-foot three-point shot. 

3rd Quarter-9:49: Rudy Gobert makes an 11-foot shot. 

3rd Quarter-10:09: Stephon Castle makes a 24-foot three-point shot. 

1st Half Team Stats

  SAS MIN
FG 19-46 17-49
Field Goal % 41 35
3PT 3-16 6-20
Three Point % 19 30
FT 10-16 11-14
Free Throw % 63 79
Rebounds 26 33
Offensive Rebounds 3 7
Defensive Rebounds 23 26
Assists 12 10
Steals 7 1
Blocks 3 3
Total Turnovers 7 8
Points Conceded Off Turnovers 10 8
Fast Break Points 8 5
Points in Paint 28 18
Fouls 15 11
Technical Fouls 0 0
Flagrant Fouls 0 0
Largest Lead 15 4
Percent Led 76 18

The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves are tied 51-51 at halftime. 

2nd Quarter-0:02: Jaden McDaniels makes a 24-foot three-point shot. 

2nd Quarter-0:13: De’Aaron Fox makes a 9-foot shot. 

2nd Quarter-0:56: Anthony Edwards making driving layup. 

2nd Quarter-2:21: Naz Reid makes a 22-foot three-point jumper. 

2nd Quarter-2:59: Devin Vassel makes a 13-foot pull up jumper. 

2nd Quarter-4:09: Stephon Castle makes a 7-foot pull up jumper. 

2nd Quarter-6:18: Carter Bryant makes a 24-foot three point shot. 

2nd Quarter-7:16: Victor Wembenyama makes 1-foot dunk. 

2nd Quarter-7:53: Carter Bryant makes 22-foot three 

2nd Quarter-9:10: De’Aaron Fox makes a driving Fox makes a driving layup. 

2nd Quarter-10:25: Stephon Castle makes a driving layup. 

2nd Quarter-10:41: Jaden McDonald makes a 22-foot three-point jumper. 

2nd Quarter-10:56: Victor Wembanyama makes alley oop layup. 

2nd Quarter-11:11: Naz Reid makes a 13-foot driving floater. 

2nd Quarter-11:46: Anthony Edwards makes a 15-foot pull up jump shot. 

The San Antonio Spurs lead the Minnesota Timberwolves 23-22 after the 1st Quarter. 

1st Quarter-0:01: Anthony Edwards makes a 30-foot three-point shot. 

1st Quarter-0:26: Anthony Edwards makes a 24-foot three-point jumper. 

1st Quarter-1:34: Anthony Edwards makes a 10-foot driving floater. 

1st Quarter-1:46: Devin Vassel makes an 11-foot driving floater. 

1st Quarter-2:08: Antony Edwards makes a running layup. 

1st Quarter-2:39: Rudy Gobert makes a running layup. 

1st Quarter-3:08: Rudy Gobert makes a layup. 

1st Quarter-3:48: Naz Reid makes 24-foot three-point shot. 

1st Quarter-5:08: Rudy Gobert makes a tip shot. 

Midway through the first quarter and the only Timberwolves scoring has come from a lone Anthony Edwards free throw. The Spurs are up 11-1. 

1st Quarter-8:48:  Devin Vassel makes a 17-foot jumper. 

1st Quarter-10:54: Victor Wembanyama scores on a 1-foot dunk. 

1st Quarter-11:44: Devin Vassel missed an inside shot short, but Wembanyama rebounded and dunked it in one fluid motion. 

According to TimberwolvesPR, Anthony Edwards will start tonight for Minnesota. 

Donte DiVencenzo is out due to his achilles injury. However, he is getting some reps as a sideline photographer during shootaround. 

How to Watch Western Conference Semifinals Game 3: San Antonio Spurs vs. Minnesota Timberwolves

Friday, May 8

Tip-off: 9:30 p.m. ET

TV: Amazon Prime Video

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