Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves — Recap

📰Game Recap

The Golden State Warriors secured a hard-fought victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves, relying on a potent offensive display from Stephen Curry and Yaxel Lendeborg. The Warriors established control early, outscoring the Timberwolves 30-23 in the opening quarter. They further extended their advantage with a 34-25 performance in the second quarter, building a significant lead heading into halftime.

Minnesota mounted a determined comeback effort in the second half, led by Jonathan Kuminga, Jaden McDaniels, and Terrence Shannon Jr. The Timberwolves began to chip away at the deficit, outscoring Golden State 33-29 in the third quarter. Their momentum continued into the final period, where they once again outplayed the Warriors with a 33-26 scoring edge. However, Minnesota's late surge proved insufficient to fully overcome the early hole.

Curry finished as the game's top scorer with 44 points, adding eight rebounds and six assists, including six three-pointers. Lendeborg provided crucial support for Golden State with 26 points and eight rebounds. For Minnesota, Kuminga led the team with 20 points, complemented by McDaniels' 19 points and Shannon Jr.'s 19 points. SportsFBI's pregame model had indicated a 59% lean towards a Minnesota victory, which ultimately did not come to fruition.