Timberwolves beat Spurs 114-109 to even series at 2-2

The Spurs scored enough to stay close, but the Wolves were steadier once the game slowed down. They finished stops with rebounds, got into their offense without rushing, and stayed connected on defense when San Antonio’s first option was gone.

That was the game. In a five-point finish, Minnesota was cleaner late, and San Antonio had too many possessions that went nowhere.

The Wolves also benefited from better pressure handling against switches. Rather than forcing early-clock looks, they kept actions connected and generated usable second options when initial entry points were crowded. That reduced turnover risk and helped preserve scoreboard control when the game tightened.

For the Spurs, the adjustments heading into the next game are clear. They need sharper late-clock creation and better containment on second-side drives, especially when Minnesota pulls help one step higher and attacks recovery lanes. The structure is there, but the final-possession details were not clean enough in this one.

At 2-2, this is a best-of-three now, and it can turn quickly. Minnesota did not fix everything with one win, but it stopped the slide in a few important areas and put the pressure back on both teams.

The 114-109 win was about composure. The Timberwolves matched San Antonio’s physicality, then handled the late details better. In a tied series, that usually matters more than the big stuff.