Draymond Green showcased his athleticism, racing past Rudy Gobert to complete an impressive slam dunk, followed by Stephen Curry executing his signature “night night” celebration to signal the Warriors’ momentum.
In an exciting matchup on Sunday night, the Golden State Warriors triumphed over the Minnesota Timberwolves with a score of 114-106. The game took place in San Francisco, marking the second confrontation between the two teams within just three days. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with a stellar performance, scoring 30 points and adding eight assists, capped off by a remarkable 39-foot shot from nearly half court just before the end of the third quarter.
Curry played a crucial role in critical moments, assisting Jonathan Kuminga for a pivotal dunk that gave the Warriors the lead at 2:55 remaining. He also connected with Buddy Hield for a vital three-pointer with 58 seconds left on the clock. Hield finished the game with 27 points, highlighting his shooting prowess with seven three-pointers, bringing him one step closer to joining the elite club of players to score 2,000 three-pointers in NBA history.
Kuminga contributed solidly as well, recording 20 points and seven rebounds. On the other side, Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards was the top scorer for the Timberwolves with 27 points, but the defeat snapped their four-game winning streak.
Noteworthy points include that Minnesota was without guard Rob Dillingham due to a sprained right ankle, missing his fourth consecutive game. Additionally, the Timberwolves had previously won five straight meetings against the Warriors. For Golden State, Andrew Wiggins was sidelined once again due to ongoing issues with his right ankle.
A notable incident occurred just seconds into the second half when Draymond Green was penalized for a foul on Rudy Gobert; however, after review, it was revealed that Green inadvertently made contact with Gobert’s eye.
Looking ahead, the Timberwolves are scheduled to host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, while the Warriors will visit the Houston Rockets for the NBA Cup quarterfinals on Wednesday, where they are on a remarkable winning streak against the Rockets.
This game not only showcases the talent within the Warriors’ lineup but also sets the stage for exciting upcoming matchups, potentially reigniting their momentum as they move deeper into the season.