Quick Recap:
• Record: 1-0
• Units: +1.0
• Best Win: Timberwolves +4.5 (+1.0u)
• Tough Loss: —
Bryan Bash delivered a clean performance on May 10, 2026, finishing the day with a perfect 1-0 record. The handicapper’s sole selection came in the second-round NBA playoff matchup between San Antonio and Minnesota, where a dramatic turn of events helped secure the winning ticket.
Spurs at Timberwolves
Bash backed the Minnesota Timberwolves at +4.5 against the visiting San Antonio Spurs, a wager that cashed comfortably as the Timberwolves secured a 114-109 victory to even their second-round playoff series at two games apiece. The pick Won, with Minnesota covering the spread by 9.5 points in a game that featured one of the most significant storylines of the postseason thus far.
The contest’s defining moment came early in the second quarter when Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected after delivering an elbow to the neck of Naz Reid in what was described as a frustrated moment. The stunning ejection of San Antonio’s franchise centerpiece fundamentally altered the game’s trajectory and ultimately proved decisive in the spread outcome. Without Wembanyama, the Spurs struggled to match Minnesota’s intensity down the stretch.
Anthony Edwards carried the Timberwolves offensively, erupting for 36 points with 16 of those coming in the crucial fourth quarter. His fourth-quarter explosion helped Minnesota outscore San Antonio 34-25 in the final frame, erasing what had been a strong third quarter for the Spurs. San Antonio had actually outscored Minnesota 28-20 in the third period to stay within striking distance, but without their defensive anchor in Wembanyama, they couldn’t contain Edwards when it mattered most.
The boxscore revealed additional factors that contributed to Minnesota’s cover. The Timberwolves shot a scorching 90.9% from the free-throw line compared to San Antonio’s 77.8%, capitalizing on their opportunities at the stripe. Minnesota also dominated the glass with a 49-41 rebounding advantage, giving them extra possessions throughout the contest. Perhaps most telling was San Antonio’s ice-cold three-point shooting—the Spurs managed just 23.1% from beyond the arc, a dismal performance that left them unable to keep pace despite shooting a respectable 47.7% overall from the field. Dylan Harper led the Spurs with 24 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 steals, but it wasn’t nearly enough without Wembanyama’s presence. Reid, the recipient of the elbow that changed the game, contributed 15 points and 9 rebounds to help the Timberwolves finish strong after some shaky stretches.
Bryan Bash closes out May 10 with a perfect 1-0 mark, capitalizing on a playoff game that swung dramatically due to an early ejection. The Timberwolves’ superior free-throw shooting, rebounding edge, and Edwards’ late-game heroics all combined to deliver a comfortable cover for those backing Minnesota at +4.5.
