In a tightly contested Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, the San Antonio Spurs fell 104-102 to the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite the loss, Victor Wembanyama set an NBA playoff record with 12 blocks, scoring 11 points and grabbing 15 rebounds to become the youngest player in Spurs history to record a playoff triple-double. However, Wembanyama criticized his energy management, stating he expended too much on defense while struggling offensively, shooting just 29% from the field and missing all eight of his 3-point attempts. The Timberwolves' defense, particularly from Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle, limited Wembanyama's effectiveness, as he was contested on 14 of his 17 shots. Wembanyama's performance included a strong defensive start, but he acknowledged the need for improvement moving forward. Spurs' point guard De'Aaron Fox also struggled, contributing to the team's overall poor shooting performance from beyond the arc, hitting only 27.8%. The Spurs will need to regroup as they prepare for Game 2.