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Recap: Timberwolves even series with Spurs after Wembanyama's ejection

Minnesota evens series & Knicks eliminate 76ers

NBA.com Staff

 

Anthony Edwards celebrates in the 4th quarter of Minnesota’s victory over San Antonio. (David Sherman/NBAE via Getty Images)

Sunday’s scores 📋

Knicks 144, 76ers 114, NYK eliminates PHI 4-0

The Knicks look as good as they have all season at the right time. After eliminating the Atlanta Hawks in convincing fashion, they followed suit in round two versus Philadelphia. New York continues to pass tests with flying colors as they return to the Eastern Conference Finals for a second year in a row. They will reap the benefits of time-off as Cleveland and Detroit continue their series with game four Monday.

Timberwolves 114, Spurs 109

10:45 pm ET / May 10

Timberwolves extend series with game 4 victory 👏

Anthony Edwards did not appear to be 100%, but you couldn’t tell based off his performance down the stretch. He led Minnesota in scoring and took over in the fourth quarter to prevent a second consecutive home-loss. San Antonio remained dangerous, playing without Victor Wembanyama from the second quarter on, but faded on both ends in the closing minutes.

The Timberwolves scored at the rim, from long range, and on second-chance opportunities late while also getting stops to hold off Stephon Castle, Devin Vassell and company from successfully coming back.

10:05 pm ET / May 10

Edwards delivering in the clutch

Minnesota’s superstar is stepping up when needed most, as he sank this 3-pointer to give his team the lead late. This is anybody’s game as the final minutes approach on NBC and Peacock.

9:37 pm ET / May 10

Wolves need a rally 🐺

Minnesota is within striking range, but on the verge of losing control of this crucial game four.

9:18 pm ET / May 10

Spurs take the lead

Dylan Harper and Stephon Castle have really stepped up the penetration on offense, and are leading a third-quarter surge for the Spurs. De’Aaron Fox appeared to hurt his ankle in a loose-ball collision, but has re-entered the game.

Devin Vassell added some flair on this trip to the basket.

8:52 pm ET / May 10

Late SA challenge successful ✅

The Spurs closed the second half strong after withstanding a Timberwolves blitz. Julian Champagnie’s corner three went behind the backboard, which would have resulted in Minnesota having a chance to extend its six-point lead. Coach Mitch Johnson challenged, however, and officials awarded the Spurs free throws for contact Reid made on Champagnie prior to the shot.

That sequence kept the Spurs within four at the break. Stephon Casle, De’Aaron Fox, and Dylan Harper are each in double figures scoring while Anthony Edwards has a game-high 18.

8:38 pm ET / May 10

Minnesota gaining momentum 📶

Since Wemby’s departure, the Timberwolves have played more uptempo and is finding a rhythm on offense. Luke Kornet will have to fill the void for San Antonio against Minnesota’s frontcourt tandem of Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle.

8:22 pm ET / May 10

Flagrant 2 on Wembanyama

Victor Wembanyama was ejected from game four after review of an elbow to the neck of Naz Reid following an offensive rebound. He exits with just four points and four rebounds, as San Antonio trails 38-34 with 8:36 remaining in the second quarter.

8:02 pm ET / May 10

Attacking offenses

Both teams are having success finding points in the paint so far, while playing tough defense. Anthony Edwards is up to 11 early points after a pair of trips to the free throw line.

 

7:45 pm ET / May 10

Game 4 lineups 👇

Victor Wembanyama leads the Spurs into game four after wrecking havoc in a game three road victory. The 22-year-old finished with 39 points, 15 rebounds and five blocks in a hard-fought win.

Anthony Edwards is coming off of his best game of the series as well, scoring 32 points despite the loss. Watch the action live on Peacock, as the Timberwolves look to protect home court.

6:45 pm ET / May 10

What’s next for Philadelphia?

The 76ers will go back to the drawing board this offseason. On the bright side, VJ Edgecombe proved to be a core backcourt piece beside Tyrese Maxey, who was an All-Star starter for the first time this season. Paul George showed encouraging signs late in the season, but just turned 36 this month and is owed $54 million next year.

Joel Embiid, meanwhile is due more than $57 million next season. After playing 38 regular season games this year, his durability remains a concern going forward. It’s unclear what moves will be made over the next several months, but the 76ers will likely re-tool the roster heading into 2026-27.

6:17 pm ET / May 10

Knicks advance to ECF in dominant fashion 😤

New York will make back-to-back trips to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 1999-2000. It was a wire-to-wire victory to complete the sweep of Philadelphia, as the Knicks tied the NBA playoff record for made threes as a team (25).

No Knick starters played in the final quarter with the game out of reach. Next up for New York will be either the Cleveland Cavaliers or top-seeded Detroit Pistons.

5:47 pm ET / May 10

122 points in 3 quarters

The Knicks are on the verge of breaking another postseason record in today’s matchup, as the team leads by 39 going into the fourth quarter. The team has 23 made threes as Landry Shamet, Jalen Brunson, Deuce McBride and Josh Hart each have at least four triples.

Both teams are beginning the fourth with reserves, signaling that this series is all but over.

5:21 pm ET / May 10

Sixers down 30 in 3rd

It’s not much the Philadelphia offense can do to offset a 22-35 shooting performance from three-point land by New York. The 76ers are only 6-23 from deep for comparison. Jalen Brunson has 22 points, and could be on his way to a third 30-point performance in the series.

5:08 pm ET / May 10

Monstrous halves from NYK

This has becoming a special postseason run for the Knicks. After today, they’ve now posted the three of the best first-half scoring performances in franchise history.

  • 83 – 1st round game 6 vs. ATL
  • 81 – 2nd round game 4 vs. PHI (today)
  • 74 – 2nd round game 1 vs. PHI

4:49 pm ET / May 10

Knicks tie playoff record

New York heads to the locker room with a 24 point lead, thanks in large to sinking 18 three-pointers in the first half. Deuce McBride leads the Knicks with 20 points while Josh Hart and Jalen Brunson each have 14 points. The trio accounted for 13 of New York’s 18 first-half threes.

4:42 pm ET / May 10

Historic shooting performance ✨

Joel Embiid is attempting to lead his team out of a big hole, as he’s 6-6 from the field for 17 points so far. Tyrese Maxey is the only other Philadelphia player in double figures with 10, as the Knicks historic shooting performance has their team on the brink of elimination.

4:30 pm ET / May 10

Hot hand continues 🔥

McBride is now 5-5 from deep as the Knicks lead 63-43 with 4:20 remaining before halftime.

4:24 pm ET / May 10

Clippers secure top-5 pick

One variable entering the draft lottery was whether or not the Indiana Pacers would hold onto their first round pick. It was traded to LA in the Ivica Zubac deal, with protections on picks 1-4, and 10-30. The Clippers will hold onto the pick after it came in at the 5th position.

The Clippers also received Isaiah Jackson, Bennedict Mathurin, a 2029 Indiana first-round pick and future second-rounder in exchange for Zubac.

4:10 pm ET / May 10

Knicks go 11-12 from three 🎯

It only took one quarter for the Knicks to essentially match their playoff average for made threes per game. Jalen Brunson is up to 11 points, while Deuce McBride leads all scorers with 12. The 76ers trail 43-24 when play resumes.

Landry Shamet has a pair of threes off the New York bench.

4:05 pm ET / May 10

John Wall’s lottery reaction 😧🎰

The Washington Wizards took John Wall with the first overall draft pick in 2010. Wall proved to be the team’s lucky charm today, as the Wizards won the NBA Draft Lottery for the first time in 16 years.

4:00 pm ET / May 10

Make that nine three-pointers and counting in the first quarter for Mike Brown’s Knicks. The team has only missed one shot from beyond the arc, as they lead 35-18 over Philadelphia with 2:42 to play. The team averages 11.8 threes per game as a team this postseason.

3:53 pm ET / May 10

NYK barrage from deep 😳

The Knicks have come out firing from long range. Deuce McBride is 4-4 from three, while the team is 7-8 in the first six minutes alone. Philadelphia is down double-digits early, and needs to find some answers quickly to extend their season.

3:45 pm ET / May 10

Knicks without OG for Game 4

Deuce McBride is in the starting lineup tonight for New York as OG Anunoby misses a second consecutive game. The usual suspects fill out the rest of the Knicks first five.

With the season on the line, Joel Embiid is active for Philadelphia.

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