In a thrilling showdown that kept fans on the edge of their seats, the Minnesota Timberwolves clawed their way to a 127-120 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Friday night in San Francisco. But here’s where it gets controversial: despite Stephen Curry’s explosive return from injury, scoring 39 points after missing five games, the Warriors couldn’t seal the deal. Was it Curry’s rustiness, or did the Timberwolves simply outmuscle them? Let’s dive in.
Rudy Gobert dominated the paint with 24 points and 14 rebounds, proving once again why he’s a defensive powerhouse. Yet, it was Donte DiVincenzo’s clutch 3-pointer with 28 seconds left that sealed the win for Minnesota. DiVincenzo finished with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists, stepping up in the absence of star guard Anthony Edwards, who sat out with a sore right foot. And this is the part most people miss: even without Edwards, the Timberwolves’ depth shone through, with Julius Randle chipping in 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, and Naz Reid adding 18 points off the bench.
The game was a rollercoaster, featuring 27 lead changes—tied for the second-most in the NBA this season. Both teams were short-handed: the Timberwolves missed Edwards, while the Warriors were without Draymond Green. Golden State’s Quinten Post scored 16 points, and Jimmy Butler added 15, but it wasn’t enough to stop Minnesota’s fourth-quarter surge. After Curry and Moses Moody hit back-to-back 3-pointers to narrow the gap to 108-104, the Timberwolves responded with a 10-2 run to close out the game.
Curry’s return was nothing short of spectacular. The two-time NBA scoring champion started hot, scoring 8 of the Warriors’ first 12 points and finishing with 6 three-pointers in 32 minutes. But here’s the bold question: did the Warriors rely too heavily on Curry, or did the Timberwolves simply execute better down the stretch? Let us know in the comments.
Looking ahead, the Timberwolves host the Sacramento Kings on Sunday, while the Warriors travel to Portland to face the Trail Blazers. One thing’s for sure: this game was a reminder that in the NBA, depth and teamwork often trump individual brilliance. What’s your take? Did the Timberwolves deserve this win, or did the Warriors let it slip away?
