Randle scored 21 points and Edwards added 18, as the Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Spurs 104-102.

May 5th - The Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Spurs 104-102. Randle had 21 points, 10 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Edwards added 18 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists. For the Spurs, Harper scored 18 points, 4 rebounds, and 4 assists, and Castle had 17 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists.

In the first quarter, Wabanjama scored the first basket with an alley-oop, while the Timberwolves kept the score close thanks to the inside-outside combination of Randle and McDaniels. At the end of the first quarter, the Spurs led 24-23. In the second quarter, Edwards and Randle led the Timberwolves to take the lead, but the Spurs regained the advantage thanks to consecutive scores from Vassell and Harper. At halftime, the score was tied at 45.

After switching sides, Wimbledon and Yamaba's active performance on both ends of the court helped the Spurs take an early lead. However, the Timberwolves kept the score close thanks to the outside shooting of Reed and McDaniels. At the end of the third quarter, the Spurs led 72-69 . In the final quarter, the Timberwolves, led by Conley and Randle, built a 9- point lead. The Spurs then narrowed the gap to 2 points thanks to Shampanni and Vassell . In the crucial moments, Randle made a steady mid-range jumper, and Edwards and Gobert played key defensive roles. Ultimately, the Timberwolves narrowly defeated the Spurs 104-102 .

Timberwolves player statistics

Randle 21 points, 10 rebounds, 2 assists; Edwards 18 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Shannon 16 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist; McDaniels 16 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Conley 12 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists; Reed 12 points, 9 rebounds, 1 assist; Gobert 7 points, 10 rebounds, 3 assists; Clark 2 points, 1 rebound.

Spurs player statistics

Harper 18 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Castle 17 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists; Champagne 17 points, 8 rebounds; Vassell 14 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists; Viktor Wernbane 11 points, 15 rebounds, 5 assists; Johnson 11 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Fox 10 points, 3 rebounds, 6 assists; Kornet 2 points, 2 rebounds; Barnes 2 points, 4 rebounds

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