The Minnesota Timberwolves (49-22) clinched a hard-fought 114-110 win against the Golden State Warriors (36-34), overcoming a 31-point performance from Steph Curry.
Anthony Edwards displayed his clutch gene, scoring 23 points and sealing the victory with crucial free throws in the final seconds of the game.
Naz Reid’s standout performance with 20 points and 12 rebounds, alongside Rudy Gobert’s double-double (17 points, 12 rebounds), provided the Timberwolves with the necessary firepower to edge past the Warriors.
The victory keeps the Timberwolves in contention for a higher seed in the competitive Western Conference, trailing just one game behind the Denver Nuggets.
With the game hanging in the balance, the Timberwolves’ bench stepped up during critical moments, providing valuable contributions to secure the pivotal victory.
Curry’s effort was supported by Klay Thompson, who contributed 16 points off the bench, while Andrew Wiggins and Jonathan Kuminga added 15 and 14 points respectively.
Despite the loss, the Warriors remain in the play-in zone, sitting in 10th place, just one game ahead of the Houston Rockets.
