Victor Wembanyama and the Spurs faced down Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves in Game 1 but came up just short. Daniel Dunn / Imagn Images SAN ANTONIO — Things just got real for the San Antonio Spurs.

The Western Conference Semifinal opener will tip off at 9:30 p.m. ET on Peacock.

Here's how to watch Monday's San Antonio Spurs vs Minnesota Timberwolves game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.

After seven days off since beating the Trail Blazers in Game 5 of the first round, the San Antonio Spurs opened Round 2 against an injured but pesky Minnesota Timberwolves squad that gave them trouble in the regular season.

Minnesota Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards hyped Mike Conley after both guards helped the Wolves open the second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs with a Game 1 win over the San Antonio Spurs.

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Anthony Edwards’ return helped tip the scales in an intensely fought dogfight of a game that featured 17 lead changes.

Here are the cable and streaming details for where to watch Game 1 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the San Antonio Spurs.

The Spurs have advanced to the second round of the playoffs and face an unexpected opponent. The Timberwolves didn’t play great for most of the season, finishing sixth in the Western Conference, but used their size and physicality to outperform the Denver Nuggets,

Minnesota pursues its third straight conference finals. San Antonio tries to win a second playoff series for the first time since 2017.

The San Antonio Spurs couldn't get past themselves in Game 1 as the Minnesota Timberwolves took a 1-0 series lead, despite Victor Wembanyama's defensive showcase.