A record-breaking defensive performance from Victor Wembanyama is not enough to prevent the Minnesota Timberwolves taking a lead against the San Antonio Spurs in the NBA play-offs.

Victor Wembanyama only needed three quarters to match the NBA's single-game playoff blocks record on Monday night.

Check out the top highlights, stats and observations from Monday's action in the Conference Semifinals of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Ben Lambert, for NBA.com Amthony Edwards and the Timberwolves took home court advantage by defeating the Spurs in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals series.

The Minnesota Timberwolves face off against the San Antonio Spurs in Game 1 of their second-round series. Anthony Edwards is expected to play tonight, coming off a knee injury. Edwards is still listed as a game-time decision.

Victor Wembanyama and the San Antonio Spurs advanced to the next round of the NBA Playoffs with the Minnesota Timberwolves ready to go. The big man matchup between Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert will be one of the key storylines to watch as this series plays out.

The San Antonio Spurs are headed to the second round of the NBA playoffs where they'll take on the Minnesota Timberwolves. Here's how to buy tickets: