Anthony Edwards led the Minnesota Timberwolves (7-2) to a 116-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors (6-5), extending their winning streak to six games.
Karl-Anthony Towns contributed 21 points and a season-best 14 rebounds for the Timberwolves in the first of two consecutive games against the Warriors in San Francisco.
Despite Stephen Curry’s impressive 38-point performance, the Warriors struggled with cold shooting, managing only a 12-for-43 performance from beyond the arc.
A strong third quarter, with 35 points, allowed the Timberwolves to build an 89-73 lead.
Rudy Gobert’s double-double of 10 points and 10 rebounds, coupled with a season-high five blocks, played a crucial role in Minnesota’s victory.
Dario Saric contributed 11 points and 10 rebounds, while Klay Thompson added 16 points for the struggling Warriors, who have now lost three consecutive games and four of their last five.
