Overview
- Minnesota beat Golden State 108-83 on Monday in Minneapolis to snap a five-game losing streak and earn a split of the two-game set, led by Julius Randle’s 18 points and Rudy Gobert’s 15 points and 17 rebounds.
- Golden State had taken Sunday’s rescheduled opener 111-85 on a subdued night that opened with a moment of silence for Alex Pretti, the ICU nurse fatally shot in Minneapolis.
- Stephen Curry (right knee inflammation) and Draymond Green (low back soreness) were scratched Monday; Steve Kerr said the issues are not serious and he hopes both return Wednesday against the Jazz.
- Anthony Edwards was a late scratch for right foot injury maintenance after warming up, and coach Chris Finch said the team is monitoring his pain.
- The Warriors dressed only 10 players in the rematch, were without multiple regulars due to rest and injuries, and shot 34.7% with 19 turnovers.