Timberwolves End Five-Game Skid, Defeat Warriors with Rested Stars

The Minnesota Timberwolves ended their five-game losing streak with a decisive victory over the Golden State Warriors, winning 108-83 on Monday night in Minneapolis. This matchup lacked significant star power, with both teams missing key players due to injuries.

Timberwolves’ Performance Highlights

• Rudy Gobert had a strong outing with 15 points and 17 rebounds.
• Julius Randle led the scoring for Minnesota with 18 points.
• Bones Hyland contributed 17 points, while Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo each scored 15.

This victory marked the Timberwolves’ first win since December 2022, highlighting their struggles in the previous games.

Warriors’ Absences and Struggles

The Warriors played without their star players, Stephen Curry and Draymond Green, who were out due to injuries. This gap in the lineup was felt throughout the game.

• Quinten Post was the leading scorer for Golden State with 13 points.
• Brandin Podziemski scored 12 points and grabbed seven rebounds.
• Gui Santos tallied 11 points and 10 rebounds.

Significantly, the Warriors shot a season-low 23.1% from three-point range, hitting only 9 of 39 attempts.

Game Flow and Key Moments

The game started poorly for Minnesota, as they made only two of their first 12 shots. This allowed the Warriors to jump to an early 16-8 lead following a 13-0 run.

However, the Timberwolves regained momentum with a strong finish to the second quarter. They ended this period on a 21-4 run, with Randle scoring 10 points during this stretch. This surge allowed Minnesota to take a 53-38 lead by halftime.

Despite overcoming a slow start and committing 23 turnovers, the Timberwolves showed resilience and determination in securing the win.

Next Games

This victory not only boosts the Timberwolves’ confidence but also sets the stage for their upcoming challenge against the Mavericks. Meanwhile, the Warriors will aim to recover as they approach their matchup with the Jazz.