Timberwolves vs Warriors
Sat, Jan 24
5:30 PM
Timberwolves
Timberwolves
(29 - 19)
85
vs
111
Warriors
Warriors
(27 - 24)
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 19 | 27 | 17 | 22 | 85 |
| Warriors | 24 | 23 | 38 | 26 | 111 |
Venue: Target Center
GAME LEADERS
PTS
REB
AST
Anthony Edwards
MIN | #5 | G
32
11
2
Stephen Curry
GSW | #30 | G
26
2
7
Smart Game Analysis
Minnesota Timberwolves has a 68% chance of winning the game
The Timberwolves are poised to snap their four-game losing streak at home by exploiting a depleted Warriors roster missing key forwards.
Key Analysis
- • Golden State is significantly hampered by the absence of Jimmy Butler (ACL) and Jonathan Kuminga (knee), leaving them thin on the wings.
- • Minnesota's size advantage with Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle presents a difficult matchup for the smaller Warriors frontcourt.
- • The Warriors' defense has struggled mightily in their last two games, surrendering an average of 134 points per contest.
- • Minnesota won the previous head-to-head meeting this season 127-120, demonstrating their offensive effectiveness against Golden State.
- • The Timberwolves rank 3rd in the league in scoring (120.0 PPG) and face a Warriors defense that has trended downward recently.
- • Golden State must rely on a high-volume scoring performance from Stephen Curry to remain competitive without their secondary stars.
