Kendrick Perkins, a 14-year NBA veteran and current ESPN analyst, spoke with Darren ‘Doogie’ Wolfson about the ongoing playoff series between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors. The series is currently tied at one game each, with Game 3 taking place Saturday night in San Francisco. Perkins will contribute to the pre and postgame analysis on KSTP-TV, with an extended Timberwolves coverage scheduled from 6 to 7 p.m. before the ABC broadcast at 7 p.m.
In the key matchup, the Timberwolves (49-33, sixth in the Western Conference) are set to face the Warriors (48-34, seventh in the Western Conference) at 7:30 p.m. The Timberwolves recently achieved a notable victory over the Warriors, winning their last encounter 117-93, with Julius Randle leading the team with 24 points and Jonathan Kuminga topping the Warriors’ score with 18.
Notably, the Warriors lead the league with an average of 29.1 assists per game led by Stephen Curry, who is currently out due to a hamstring injury. The Timberwolves, who excel in three-point shooting, are fifth in the NBA with an impressive average of 15 made three-pointers per game at a 37.7% shooting rate. Anthony Edwards shines for the Timberwolves, contributing an average of 27.3 points and 8.0 rebounds over the last 10 games.
As both teams prepare for Game 3, the Timberwolves boast a stronger recent record, winning eight of their last ten games compared to the Warriors’ 5-5 stretch. The match promises to be competitive, especially with the evolution of both teams showcased in their previous performances.
Looking ahead, the Timberwolves will look to capitalize on their strong form, while the Warriors will aim to regroup and adjust without their star player, making for an intriguing matchup in the Western Conference playoffs.