The Minnesota Timberwolves refused to let their season slip away, grinding out a 114-109 victory over the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 to even their playoff series at 2-2. The win came with a dramatic twist: Spurs sensation Victor Wembanyama was ejected in the second quarter after a controversial Flagrant 2 foul.

The pivotal moment arrived midway through the second period. During a fierce rebound battle, Wembanyama swung his elbow into Timberwolves forward Naz Reid. Officials reviewed the play and wasted no time handing down the Flagrant 2, sending the Spurs' towering centerpiece to the locker room. Wembanyama's night ended with just 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist in only 12 minutes of action.

With their biggest obstacle sidelined, Minnesota seized the momentum. Anthony Edwards delivered a heroic performance, pouring in 36 points despite battling pain in both knees. The fourth quarter was pure theater: Edwards erupted for 16 points in the final frame, hitting clutch shot after clutch shot. He drove hard to the rim for a tough layup, knocked down a pull-up jumper, and buried two massive three-pointers late. His offensive rebound and putback with just over two minutes left stretched Minnesota's lead to four points, effectively sealing the win.

At one point during a timeout in the fourth, Edwards was seen receiving oxygen before returning to close out the game—a testament to his relentless will to win.

Naz Reid chipped in 15 points and 9 rebounds, using physical interior play to frustrate Wembanyama in the first half before his ejection. The Timberwolves' supporting cast also stepped up, helping erase an eight-point fourth-quarter deficit.

San Antonio refused to go quietly despite losing their superstar early. De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper each scored 24 points to keep the Spurs within striking distance, but Minnesota's defense tightened when it mattered most. The Timberwolves now head back to San Antonio with the series tied and all the momentum on their side.