The second-seeded San Antonio Spurs will face the sixth-seeded Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs, their first postseason matchup since 2001. San Antonio advanced after defeating the Trail Blazers, showcasing a strong defense and standout performances from young stars and veteran De’Aaron Fox. Minnesota, despite injuries to key players, demonstrated resilience by coming back to beat the Nuggets, with Jaden McDaniels and Rudy Gobert leading the defense. The series schedule includes a potential Game 7 on May 17, with the Spurs heavily favored at -2000 odds.
