Spurs dominate Wolves to tie series 1-1

Spurs dominate Wolves to tie series 1-1

Author: The Athletic May 7, 2026 Duration: 26:12

Dave DuFour and Zena Keita react to the Spurs blowout of the Wolves and the Knicks taking a 2-0 series lead over the Sixers. Then, Jared Weiss joins the show to discuss how the Spurs dismantled the Wolves, San Antonio's defensive improvement, and Jaden McDaniels' importance to Minnesota.


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