The Golden State Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 113-103 on Saturday night thanks to Stephen Curry’s 11 points in the fourth quarter and his 31 points overall.
The Warriors scored 15 points and 9 rebounds from Trayce Jackson-Davis, 12 from Brandin Podziemski, and 10 assists from Curry, who made seven 3-pointers.
Minnesota was led by Donte DiVincenzo and Anthony Edwards, each with 19 points. For Minnesota, Rudy Gobert finished with 18 points and 12 rebounds.
In a 90-second period, Curry made three 3-pointers and two free throws to help the Warriors overcome a 21-point deficit in the first half.
Takeaways
Warriors: Two days make all the difference. The Warriors kept Minnesota to 41.9% on Thursday, but let the Grizzlies set a franchise record with 27 3-pointers in a 144-93 thumping in Memphis.
Timberwolves: The Timberwolves were unable to overcome their early 36-15 hole despite scoring 37 points in the first half, exploding for 38 points in the third quarter, and taking the lead twice.
Key moment
Edwards missed the second of two free throws with the Warriors ahead 96-94 with less than four minutes remaining. Curry curled off a screen, received a pass, and calmly made a 3-pointer on the other end as the Warriors held the rebound. Curry made two more 3-pointers after making two free throws, putting Golden State ahead 107-96.
Key stat
In the first two quarters, Minnesota made 6 of 22 shots (27.3%). The Wolves had 12 field goals in the first half, including four dunks, and were 8 for 40 (20%) on all other shots.
Up next
On Monday, the Timberwolves travel to Atlanta, while the Warriors play the Pacers at home.
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