Overview
- Stephen Curry tallied 39 points in 32 minutes in his first game back after a five-game absence with a left quad contusion.
- The Timberwolves, playing without Anthony Edwards, closed with 39 fourth-quarter points to secure the 127-120 road win.
- With Draymond Green (personal) and Al Horford (sciatica) out, Minnesota’s Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert combined for 51 points and 23 rebounds.
- Steve Kerr said “our defense let us down,” as Golden State’s ongoing issues include an offense ESPN notes ranks 22nd in efficiency.
- Golden State dropped to 13-13 (Minnesota 16-9) as Pat Spencer started next to Curry, Jonathan Kuminga logged a second straight DNP, and Donte DiVincenzo hit the late dagger threes.