Victor Wembanyama set the NBA single-game playoff blocks record with 12 in Game 1 against the Timberwolves on May 4, 2026. San Antonio still lost 104-102.
Timberwolves trail Nuggets 0-1 entering Game 2 tonight at 9:30 PM CDT. Our breakdown: what Ant Edwards has to fix, why Jokic’s bench minutes matter, and the three scenarios heading into Ball Arena.
Denver beat Minnesota 116-105 in NBA Playoffs Game 1 on April 18, 2026 — Murray dropped 30, Jokic filed a 25/13/11 triple-double, and the Timberwolves left with the one thing they could not afford to lose: their only real defensive answer.