Victor Wembanyama sets NBA postseason record with 12 blocks, but can’t lead Spurs past Timberwolves in Game 1

Victor Wembanyama set a new NBA postseason single-game blocks record with 12 blocks on Monday, May 5, 2026, but the San Antonio Spurs still fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-102 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinals series. The Timberwolves surged ahead in the final minutes at the Frost Bank Center to steal the road win. It was also Anthony Edwards' first game back after missing nine days with a bone bruise in his knee.