Timberwolves vs Warriors LIVE: Minnesota Leads 15-12 Early in Q1 at Chase Center
The Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors is live right now at Chase Center in San Francisco. The Timberwolves hold an early 15-12 lead with 7:05 remaining in the first quarter. Minnesota is shooting an efficient 50% from the floor while the Warriors are off to a slow start at 36.4%.
Timberwolves vs Warriors Live Score: Q1 Update
Minnesota came out sharp in the opening minutes. Donte DiVincenzo has led the way early with 5 points on 2-of-4 shooting, hitting a three-pointer to give the Timberwolves the early edge. Rudy Gobert has already been to the line four times and knocked down all four free throws, contributing 4 points off offensive boards.
Anthony Edwards has yet to score but already has 2 assists, keeping the Minnesota offense moving. The Timberwolves are 100% from the free throw line through the first few minutes and have not turned it over once.
For the Warriors, Kristaps Porzingis leads all scorers with 7 points on 3-of-5 shooting including a three. Gui Santos has handed out 3 assists. The rest of the Golden State starters — Al Horford, Brandin Podziemski, and De'Anthony Melton — have combined for just 3 points on 4 shots.
Early Team Stats
| Stat | Warriors | Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 12 | 15 |
| FG% | 36.4% | 50.0% |
| 3PT% | 33.3% | 20.0% |
| FT% | 100% | 100% |
| Rebounds | 6 | 6 |
| Assists | 3 | 2 |
| Turnovers | 1 | 0 |
Timberwolves Context: Wolves on a Rough Stretch
Minnesota enters this Timberwolves vs Warriors game on a three-game losing streak, having dropped back-to-back road games to the LA Lakers and the LA Clippers by a combined 39 points. The Wolves were blown out 153-128 by the Clippers on Wednesday — their most lopsided loss of the season — making tonight a must-win to stabilize their Western Conference playoff standing.
The Timberwolves need this win badly as they sit in a tight Western Conference race with the Oklahoma City Thunder, Houston Rockets, and LA Clippers all pushing hard behind them.
Warriors Context: Golden State Looking for Footing
The Golden State Warriors come in needing a strong showing at home. Golden State's playoff push is far from secure, and Chase Center has been a significant home court advantage for them down the stretch in recent seasons.
The Timberwolves beat the Warriors 108-83 the last time these teams met in Minneapolis on January 27, making Golden State eager for revenge on home floor tonight.
Where to Watch Timberwolves vs Warriors
The Timberwolves vs Warriors game is airing live right now on ESPN and available to stream on Fubo and the ESPN app. Tip-off was at 9:00 p.m. ET. This is a regular-season game with Western Conference playoff seeding implications for both teams heading into the final three weeks of the regular season.
