Spurs and Timberwolves Prepare for Game 5

May 12, 2026, 19:01
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Introduction

The San Antonio Spurs and Minnesota Timberwolves play Game 5 soon. This follows a problem with player Victor Wembanyama.

Main Body

In Game 4, Victor Wembanyama hit Naz Reid in the face. The referees sent him out of the game. The NBA did not punish him with more money or a ban. Now, Wembanyama can play in Game 5. Some people are angry. Draymond Green says the NBA made a mistake. But Coach Mitch Johnson says Wembanyama only wanted to protect himself. Mike Conley from Minnesota wants Wembanyama to play because he is a great player. The Spurs have other problems. De'Aaron Fox and Dylan Harper have injuries in their ankle and knee. They might not play. This means Keldon Johnson must play more. Wembanyama and Rudy Gobert are friends. They are both from France. But now they are rivals. They both want to be the best defender in the game.

Conclusion

Game 5 is on Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET in San Antonio.

Learning

⚡ The 'Can' & 'Might' Power-Up

In this story, we see two ways to talk about the future. One is sure, and one is not sure.

1. Being Sure (Ability/Permission)

  • "Wembanyama can play in Game 5."
  • The Pattern: Person →\rightarrow can →\rightarrow action.
  • Use this when: Something is possible or allowed.
  • Example: I can speak English.

2. Being Unsure (Possibility)

  • "They might not play."
  • The Pattern: Person →\rightarrow might →\rightarrow action.
  • Use this when: You are guessing. You don't know the answer for sure.
  • Example: It might rain tomorrow.

Quick Comparison:

  • Can = ✅ Yes, it happens.
  • Might = ❓ Maybe it happens.

Vocabulary Tip: Body Parts Notice these two words from the text:

  • Ankle (bottom of the leg)
  • Knee (middle of the leg)

Vocabulary Learning

game
a match or contest between teams or players
Example:The game starts at 8 p.m.
player
someone who plays a sport
Example:He is a good player.
coach
a person who trains a team
Example:The coach gave a speech.
referee
an official who watches a game and enforces rules
Example:The referee stopped the play.
injury
harm to a part of the body
Example:She had an injury to her ankle.
ankle
the joint between the foot and the leg
Example:He twisted his ankle.
knee
the joint between the thigh and lower leg
Example:She hurt her knee.
rival
a competitor who fights for the same goal
Example:They are rivals in the league.
defender
a player who stops the other team from scoring
Example:He is a strong defender.
protect
to keep safe from harm
Example:He wants to protect himself.
great
very good or excellent
Example:She is a great player.
friend
someone you like and trust
Example:He is my friend.