Victor Wembanyama sets NBA postseason record with 12 blocks, but can’t lead Spurs past Timberwolves in Game 1

Victor Wembanyama broke the NBA postseason single-game blocks record with 12 blocks, but the San Antonio Spurs lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves 104-102 in Game 1. Wembanyama matched the old record three quarters into the game and broke it minutes into the fourth quarter by blocking Anthony Edwards at the rim. Edwards returned from a bone bruise injury and played on a minutes restriction, helping the Timberwolves with a 14-2 burst to grab a nine-point lead. The Spurs were led by Wembanyama, who was an incredible force inside, but they now sit in a 1-0 hole. The Timberwolves escaped with the two-point win despite Wembanyama's nearly impossible-to-get-around defense. Julian Champagnie had a chance at a game-winner but missed.