In 1999, the Spurs beat the Minnesota Timberwolves in four games in the first round en route to the NBA title. On Monday night, the Spurs again look to oust the Wolves in Game 4 of their Western Conference playoff series at the Target Center. Kevin Garnett and the T-Wolves will need another strong performance to stay alive. But Kevin Garnett scored 22 points as Minnesota took Game 3 on its home floor with a 93-84 victory on Saturday. Unlike the Spurs, the Timberwolves can find no solace in the past.
Home is where the heart is.
Our fans will be there and we are very comfortable playing there. We'll see what happens. If necessary, the fifth and deciding game will be played on Thursday in San Antonio. Three playoff games took place on Sunday. The New York Knicks and Sacramento Kings also took steps toward the conference semifinals.