The Western Conference Semifinals have transitioned into a three-game sprint with the series locked at 2-2. As the action shifts back to San Antonio for a pivotal Game 5, the Timberwolves look to carry their momentum into a hostile Frost Bank Center. We take you through our preview and tip for the game below!
NBA Playoffs Betting Tips: Wednesday, May 13th 2026
Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs (10:00am AEST)
The momentum in this matchup shifted during Game 4 following the early ejection of Victor Wembanyama, an opening the Timberwolves exploited to secure a 114-109 victory. Anthony Edwards was clinical, delivering a 36-point performance that reinforced his status as a premier postseason closer.
While Wembanyama will return to his dominant defensive role for this home stand after avoiding a league suspension for the elbow that triggered his ejection, Minnesota has demonstrated a functional blueprint for success by attacking the glass. They have found success generating high-percentage looks whenever the Spurs star is pulled away from the rim.
Crucially, this remains a young Spurs roster navigating the intense psychological pressure of a deep playoff run for the first time this season. In contrast, the Timberwolves have been in these high-stakes situations before and possess the veteran poise to stay composed when the game tightens in the fourth quarter. Given the experience gap and Minnesota’s proven ability to grind out results on the road, this should be a far closer contest than the double-digit spread suggests.
Timberwolves +10.5
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