The San Antonio Spurs found out their second-round opponent in the 2026 NBA Playoffs on Friday night.
With a Minnesota Timberwolves win over the Denver Nuggets, Victor Wembanyama and his team realized they were going to battle it out on Monday, May 4, for Game 1 against an undermanned Timberwolves.
It’s no secret the Spurs have a massive advantage heading into the opening game. Anthony Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo are two starters who suffered setbacks during the Timberwolves’ first-round series against the Nuggets.
GettyMINNEAPOLIS, MINNESOTA – APRIL 25: Donte DiVincenzo #0 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts to an apparent injury in the first quarter against the Denver Nuggets in Game Four of the First Round of the 2026 NBA Western Conference Playoffs at Target Center on April 25, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. DiVincenzo did not return to the game.
DiVincenzo is expected to miss the entire series and anything beyond that. As for Anthony Edwards, his knee injury is severe enough to have him week-to-week with a chance to return at some point during the playoff run. It’s unclear if Edwards will get a chance to face Wembanyama and the Spurs at all.
For that, Wembanyama is disappointed, as he claims that the injuries are unfortunate to see, although it benefits the Spurs.
Victor Wembanyama Speaks On Timberwolves’ Devastating Injuries
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – APRIL 01: Victor Wembanyama #1 of the San Antonio Spurs reacts during the second half of their game against the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center on April 01, 2026 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
“Of course. They have more than Edwards and DiVincenzo, but those two are players that I like watching, and I like playing against,” Wembanyama told reporters on Friday.
“They go hard. It’s funny because I’m not thinking about these guys because I don’t hate them by any means, but any guy getting hurt around the league, I’m completely against having any negative feelings towards my opponents. It always breaks my heart when I see somebody get hurt.”
GettySAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA – MAY 10: Anthony Edwards #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves reacts after defeating the Golden State Warriors in Game Three of the Western Conference Second Round NBA Playoffs at Chase Center on May 10, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)
The last time Edwards took the court was during Game 4 on April 25. He checked in for 17 minutes and suffered a knee injury, which held him out for the final two games. The Timberwolves lost their first Edwards-less game on April 27, with a score of 125-113.
When the Timberwolves and the Nuggets met on April 30, the Timberwolves stunned the Nuggets with a 110-98 victory. The road gets more difficult for the Timberwolves, who will face the second-seeded Spurs.
In three games during the 2025-2026 NBA season, the Timberwolves won twice. Their last outing, which took place on January 17, was a three-point win for the Spurs.
The Timberwolves will attempt to get their revenge to open up the series next week.