Tom Petrini

Joined: Nov 21, 2025

Tom Petrini has covered Spurs basketball for the last decade, first for Project Spurs and then for KENS 5 in San Antonio. After leaving the newsroom he co-founded the Silver and Black Coffee Hour, a weekly podcast where he catches up on Spurs news with friends Aaron Blackerby and Zach Montana. Tom lives in Austin with his partner Jess and their dogs Dottie and Guppy. His other interests include motorsports and making a nice marinara sauce.

May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De'aaron Fox (4) dribbles past Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) in the first half during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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San Antonio dominated the Timberwolves 139-109 for their third blowout of the series, punching their tickets to a long-anticipated Western Conference Finals against the defending champions.

May 12, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) grabs San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) during the first half of game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Anthony Edwards and Minnesota are doing everything they can to avoid elimination, but the time for adjusting to San Antonio is all but over, and we know where the game will be won or lost.

May 12, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) argues a call from an official during the first half of game five of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the San Antonio Spurs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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Victor Wembanyama and San Antonio have a chance to advance over Minnesota in Game 6, but they've never played a closeout game on the road before while the Timberwolves have plenty of experience to draw on.

Dec 23, 2023; Dallas, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs head coach Gregg Popovich speaks with San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) before the game against the Dallas Mavericks at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images

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Victor Wembanyama and the rest of this young Spurs team hasn't been in the playoffs before, but from Popovich on down they have a family full of Basketball Gods to lean on for advice and support.

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Dylan Harper (2) goes to the basket between Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) and guard Terrence Shannon Jr. (1) and guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) in the first quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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San Antonio could be without two of their biggest stars in the most important game of the year after Dosunmu crashed into De'Aaron Fox's leg and took Dylan Harper to the floor.

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley (10) competes for the ball with San Antonio Spurs guard De'Aaron Fox (4) in the fourth quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Fox had to leave Game 4 for a stretch after the Timberwolves' Ayo Dosunmu dove for a loose ball and crashed into his right leg.

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) knocks the ball loose from Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) in the first quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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The second-year guard is checking the 6-foot-9 veteran more than anyone else in the Spurs vs. Timberwolves series, and having a lot of success except for one specific part of the game.

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works around San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) in the fourth quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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San Antonio got huge contributions from their trio of guards and backup center after Wemby got tossed, but couldn't close the deal in Minneapolis as Anthony Edwards keyed a comeback for the Timberwolves.

May 10, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (1) commits a level two flagrant foul against Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) in the second quarter of game four of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Wembanyama had to leave the game. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Frustrated with the physicality, Wembanyama wound up and clocked the Timberwolves' big man to earn the first ejection of his career in the second quarter of a crucial road playoff game.

May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) celebrates after making a three point shot as time expires in the first quarter against the San Antonio Spurs during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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The San Antonio Spurs are undefeated on the road in the postseason, and they know Sunday night's game will feature a Minnesota team that will fight desperately to avoid a 3-1 deficit.

May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) holds the ball away from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) in the second half during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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San Antonio's series against the Timberwolves has looked more like rugby than basketball at times, but the Spurs are forcing their way through it instead of shying away.

May 6, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) and guard Devin Vassell (24) block out Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) in the first half during game two of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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The Minnesota Timberwolves are trying to push Victor Wembanyama away from the rim, but San Antonio's star shot blocker is ready for the physical challenge.

Tom Petrini

Joined: Nov 21, 2025

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