In a game marked by early scuffles and three ejections, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a gritty 104-101 victory over the Golden State Warriors in an NBA In-Season Tournament matchup, capitalizing on Karl-Anthony Towns’ impressive 33-point performance.
The intensity soared when, just minutes into the game, Draymond Green was ejected for putting Rudy Gobert in a headlock, leading to a scuffle between Klay Thompson and Jaden McDaniels resulting in their ejections.
Despite the fiery start, Towns’ stellar performance, including a decisive 3-pointer with 1:07 remaining, secured the Wolves’ seventh straight win, marking their longest win streak since 2004.
The game, a rematch of the Wolves’ recent win at the Chase Center, saw lead changes in the fourth quarter, highlighting the competitive nature of the matchup.
Golden State played without leading scorer Stephen Curry, sidelined with right knee soreness, offering a different look on the floor.
Despite strong performances from rookies like Brandin Podziemski, who scored a career-high 23 points, and contributions from Dario Saric, the Warriors’ losing streak extended to four.
