The San Antonio Spurs are set to face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2026 playoffs.
The 6-seed Timberwolves finished off the 3-seed Denver Nuggets in Game 6 of their series on Thursday night. Minnesota is seeking its third straight trip to the Western Conference Finals after a 49-33 regular season.
Spurs Advance After Nine Years
The Silver & Black will be well-rested after capping their first playoff series win in nine years.
Series Schedule Announced
The NBA announced the dates for the second-round series between the Spurs and Timberwolves on Thursday afternoon. The series tips off Monday at Frost Bank Center.
Like the series against Portland, the matchup will again follow a format that gives the Spurs home-court advantage.
It will be another best-of-seven series.
Tipoff times and broadcast details are still to be determined. The San Antonio faithful can expect ample watch party opportunities, including at The Rock at La Cantera on the northwest side.
Regular Season Matchups
Minnesota had some success in the regular season against the Spurs, going 2-1 against them. Wembanyama missed one of those games.
The matchup is set: Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the 2026 playoffs.