The San Antonio SpursTeam·San Antonio Spurs have received crucial injury updates ahead of their pivotal Game 5 clash against the Minnesota TimberwolvesTeam·Minnesota Timberwolves, with both De'Aaron FoxPlayer·De'Aaron Fox and Dylan HarperPlayer·Dylan Harper cleared to play. The news comes as a welcome relief for the Spurs, who face the Timberwolves in a tightly contested Western Conference SemifinalsCompetition·Western Conference Semifinals series, currently knotted at 2-2.
De'Aaron FoxPlayer·De'Aaron Fox, who had been listed as questionable with a sore ankle, was a game-time decision leading into Tuesday's contest. His availability is paramount for San Antonio, as Fox has been a consistent offensive force, averaging 16.8 points, 4.0 assists, and 2.5 rebounds per game in the series. His presence ensures the Spurs maintain their primary ball-handling and scoring threat against a formidable Minnesota defense. According to Express-News reporter Tom Orsborn, Fox participated in shootaround Tuesday morning, signaling his readiness.
Similarly, Dylan HarperPlayer·Dylan Harper, the Spurs' second overall pick in the 2025 NBA Draft, was also a game-time decision due to left knee soreness. Harper's injury reportedly occurred after a drive to the basket in Game 4. His clearance to play is equally significant, especially given his potential to step into a larger role. Harper has demonstrated his scoring prowess throughout the season, including a career-high 24 points in March 2026 and a notable 27 points and 10 rebounds performance in Game 3 of the first-round series against the Portland Trail BlazersTeam·Portland Trail Blazers. Coach Mitch JohnsonCoach·Mitch Johnson confirmed Harper was a game-time decision pre-game, with Express-News reporter Jeff McDonald observing Harper's usual pregame warmup at the Frost Bank CenterVenue·Frost Bank Center.
Adding to the Spurs' full-strength roster, Victor WembanyamaPlayer·Victor Wembanyama will also suit up for Game 5. The NBA confirmed on Monday that Wembanyama would not face suspension or a fine following his ejection in Game 4. His early exit in the previous game, where he played just 12 minutes and recorded four points, four rebounds, and one assist, coincided with a shift in momentum as the Timberwolves took a 36-34 lead at the time of his departure.
On the Minnesota side, guard Ayo DosunmuPlayer·Ayo Dosunmu has also been removed from the injury report and is available for Game 5, ensuring both teams will have key rotational pieces at their disposal.
Game 5 is scheduled to tip off at 7 p.m. Central Time on Tuesday, May 12, at the Frost Bank CenterVenue·Frost Bank Center in San Antonio. The contest will be broadcast live on NBC and available for streaming on Peacock. The series has been a seesaw battle, with the Spurs initially taking a 2-1 lead, including a dominant Game 2 victory and a resilient Game 3 performance largely fueled by Wembanyama. However, the Timberwolves rallied in Game 4, propelled by Anthony EdwardsPlayer·Anthony Edwards' explosive 36-point effort, which included 16 points in the fourth quarter, to even the series.
With the series tied, Game 5 holds immense playoff implications. The San Antonio SpursTeam·San Antonio Spurs, who finished the regular season second in the Western Conference with a 62-20 record, and the Minnesota TimberwolvesTeam·Minnesota Timberwolves, who secured the sixth seed with a 49-33 record, are both vying for a crucial advantage as they push towards the Western Conference Finals. The availability of their key guards ensures the Spurs can deploy their full strategic arsenal in this critical matchup.
Anthony Edwards reacts after hitting a three-pointer against the San Antonio Spurs. (Photo by ZUMA Press/IMAGO)
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