The stakes couldn't be higher as the San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves head into a pivotal Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night. With the series tied at 2-2, every possession matters, and the Spurs will be eager to reclaim home-court advantage at the Frost Bank Center.

Minnesota evened things up with a gritty 114-109 win in Game 4, a game that took an unexpected turn when Spurs star Victor Wembanyama was ejected for the first time in his career. Fortunately for San Antonio, the rookie sensation has been cleared to play and will be on the floor for tipoff. However, the Spurs may be without guard De'Aaron Fox, who is listed as questionable with an ankle injury.

Tipoff is set for 8 p.m. ET, and the oddsmakers are giving the Spurs a solid edge. San Antonio enters as 9.5-point favorites, with the over/under for total points set at 218.5. It's a classic matchup of a hungry young team against a veteran squad looking to protect its home floor.

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Whether you're a die-hard fan or just looking to add some excitement to the game, this is the kind of playoff matchup that defines a season. The Timberwolves will look to carry their momentum on the road, while the Spurs aim to remind everyone why they earned the No. 2 seed. With Wembanyama back in the lineup and the series hanging in the balance, Tuesday night promises to be a thriller.