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Curry Scores 39 in Return, but Timberwolves Overpower Warriors 127-120

Minnesota's size overpowered a depleted Warriors frontcourt to spotlight rotation questions entering the midseason stretch.

SAN FRANCISCO, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 26: Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors looks on against the Houston Rockets in the second quarter during the 2025-26 Emirates Cup at Chase Center on November 26, 2025 in San Francisco, California. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Thearon W. Henderson/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Stephen Curry returned from a five-game absence due to a left quad injury and led all scorers with 39 points in his first game back.
  • Minnesota won 127-120 behind dominant frontcourt production, with Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert, Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels combining for 84 points; Gobert added 24 points and 14 rebounds.
  • Anthony Edwards was ruled out with right foot soreness, Mike Conley also sat for the Wolves, and Golden State missed Draymond Green (personal reasons) and Al Horford (sciatica).
  • Golden State leaned on new combinations as Pat Spencer started next to Curry, Quinten Post scored 16 against drop coverage, and Jonathan Kuminga registered a second straight healthy scratch.
  • The loss dropped the Warriors to 13-13 after a 3-2 stretch without Curry, underscoring ongoing frontcourt depth and rotation decisions as the schedule reaches the midseason phase.