Tom Petrini

Joined: Nov 21, 2025

Tom Petrini has covered Spurs basketball for the last decade, first for Project Spurs and then for KENS 5 in San Antonio. After leaving the newsroom he co-founded the Silver and Black Coffee Hour, a weekly podcast where he catches up on Spurs news with friends Aaron Blackerby and Zach Montana. Tom lives in Austin with his partner Jess and their dogs Dottie and Guppy. His other interests include motorsports and making a nice marinara sauce.

May 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) holds the ball away from Minnesota Timberwolves guard Ayo Dosunmu (13) in the second half during game three of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

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The San Antonio Spurs bounced back Thursday night, blowing out the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 to even the series 1-1 heading to Minneapolis.

Apr 23, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch cheers on his team as they play the Denver Nuggets in the fourth quarter at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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"At least four of them were goaltending, maybe even a fifth," Minnesota's Chris Finch told reporters, clearly hoping the referees change some calls on the Spurs' superstar shot blocker.

Nov 30, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) works around San Antonio Spurs forward Carter Bryant (11) during the second half at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

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The Spurs' rookie wing is on the injury update as questionable for Wednesday night's rematch, and in Game 1 San Antonio missed his size against a long and strong Minnesota team.

Apr 4, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) prepares to shoot the ball in the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images

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San Antonio sharpshooter Julian Champagnie missed a buzzer-beating 3 that would have won the game, but his determination is a big reason the Spurs had a chance to win.

May 4, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) shoots against San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) in the first half during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Daniel Dunn-Imagn Images

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SAN ANTONIO -- Maybe the Timberwolves got used to playing the defensively-challenged Nuggets. Maybe the news of Victor Wembanyama's shot-blocking prowess has no

Apr 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) calls for a replay in the first half against the Denver Nuggets during Game 2 of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena.

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Barring any unforeseen setbacks, Anthony Edwards is expected to play in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals against the San Antonio Spurs.

Apr 18, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) looks on during the first half against the Denver Nuggets in game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Christopher Hanewinckel-Imagn Images

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"I'm not sure what we have left standing," Chris Finch said after Anthony Edwards and other key Wolves were injured in the brutal first-round series against Denver.

Apr 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Julian Champagnie (30) gets pushed by Portland Trail Blazers guard forward Toumani Camara (33) during the first half of game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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"We didn't want to go back to Portland," San Antonio's Julian Champagnie said after scoring 11 of his 19 points in the first quarter of Game 5 as the Spurs eliminated the Trail Blazers.

Apr 28, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) pumps his fist after a victory over the Portland Trail Blazers in game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

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"It was something that we needed to see as a team," San Antonio's Stephon Castle said about the desperation that Portland played with as the Spurs ended their season.

Apr 26, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; San Antonio Spurs guard De'aaron Fox (4) celebrates with teammates after a game against the Portland Trail Blazers during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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“He is the most unsung reason why this has all worked," Spurs coach Mitch Johnson said recently about San Antonio's low-key All-Star, who led the team to a big comeback against the Trail Blazers in Game 4.

Apr 26, 2026; Portland, Oregon, USA; Portland Trail Blazers assistant coach Tiago Splitter pulls forward Deni Avdija (8) away from San Antonio Spurs guard Stephon Castle (5) during the second half in an altercation during game four of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Moda Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Wayrynen-Imagn Images

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San Antonio came back for a huge win over the Trail Blazers in Game 4, and in the closing moments San Antonio's star point guard rubbed some salt in the wound.

Apr 19, 2026; San Antonio, Texas, USA; San Antonio Spurs forward Victor Wembanyama (1) warms up before game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Portland Trail Blazers at Frost Bank Center. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images

Victor Wembanyama missed Game 3 of the first round after suffering a concussion, but the San Antonio Spurs star is set to return for Game 4 against the Portland Trail Blazers.

Tom Petrini

Joined: Nov 21, 2025

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Wembanyama Breaks NBA Playoff Blocks Record in Game 1 Against Timberwolves

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How 'Wolverine' Anthony Edwards Pushed to Play Game 1 vs. San Antonio Spurs

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