Minnesota Timberwolves

Warriors coach Steve Kerr said his team is "as beaten up as any team I can ever remember" after losing four more players to injury Friday night, when they lost their fourth straight to fall two games behind the Clippers for the West's eighth seed.

SAN FRANCISCO – If the Golden State Warriors’ situation couldn’t get worse, a team already without stars Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler, it just did in their 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Al Horford, Quinten Post, and Seth Curry all exited midway through Golden State’s fourth loss in a row. And […] The post Steve Kerr’s eye-opening ‘beaten up’ admission after Warriors’ 4th straight loss appeared first on ClutchPoints .

The Warriors entered Friday’s contest vs. Minnesota shorthanded, with leading scorers Stephen Curry (patellofemoral pain syndrome in right knee) and Jimmy Butler (torn right ACL) sidelined and Draymond Green a late scratch due to a lower back issue. Golden State lost another longtime NBA veteran to injury during the game, as Al Horford experienced right […]

The Golden State Warriors' list of walking wounded expanded before and during their 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night.

Leonard Miller, who was acquired from Minnesota at the deadline, made his third start Thursday since joining the Chicago Bulls and continues to deliver strong production. In 31 minutes of action, he recorded 15 points and nine rebounds, following another productive outing Tuesday when he posted 17 points and 11 rebounds across 38 minutes. Miller […] The post Leonard Miller believes he can keep playing well appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Rudy Gobert headlines a dominant night for European talent, delivering a flawless shooting performance for the Minnesota Timberwolves The post NBA results and standings: Gobert, Avdija, Anunoby build wins appeared first on Eurohoops .

Draymond Green got a negative update regarding his availability for the Golden State Warriors’ matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday night. Green has been in the league since 2012 when the Warriors selected him in the second round of that year’s NBA draft. He made his way up the ranks as one of the […] The post Warriors’ Draymond Green downgraded to out for Timberwolves clash appeared first on ClutchPoints .

After three straight blowout losses, the Minnesota Timberwolves finally found a little relief Friday night in the Bay Area. And the timing couldn’t have been better. Minnesota entered the third game of its four-game road trip reeling. The defense had vanished. The offense had turned into a bricklaying contest. The Clippers had just hung 153 […]

Anthony Edwards scored 42 points, grabbed eight rebounds, and added five assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves held off the Golden State Warriors 127-117 at Chase Center on Friday. Edwards shot 13-of-22 from the field and made all 12 free throws, leading a balanced attack that included Rudy Gobert’s 18 points and nine rebounds. The Timberwolves […] The post Anthony Edwards drops 42 as Timberwolves outlast injury-hit Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch addressed defensive concerns following Friday’s 127-117 victory over the Golden State Warriors at Chase Center. “39-point third quarter is not good enough. Some of our coverages are a little loose right now,” Finch said, highlighting areas for improvement despite the win. The coach noted challenges with rebounding and fouling […] The post Chris Finch breaks down Timberwolves’ defensive focus after win over Warriors appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Brandin Podziemski led the Golden State Warriors with 25 points in Friday’s 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center, offering insight into how the team adapts during stretches of injuries. “I look at it as a blessing in disguise just because it’s an opportunity and you’re able to build confidence,” Podziemski said on […] The post Brandin Podziemski on Warriors’ resilience amid injuries after Timberwolves loss appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Gui Santos said he is adjusting well to heavy minutes amid the Golden State Warriors’ injury crisis after Friday’s 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves. “I’m feeling good. I’m doing the best that I can for the recoveries and all that,” Santos said. “At the beginning when I started playing a little bit more, I […] The post Gui Santos on Warriors’ injury struggles, Porzingis impact and playing for Curry’s birthday appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Kristaps Porzingis is still working his way back physically, but the Golden State Warriors center said he sees progress after starting in Friday’s 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center. “Feeling all right,” Porzingis said after the game. “Step by step, trying to get back into really good shape. Still have a way […] The post Kristaps Porzingis opens up on health, Warriors struggles and upcoming reunion tour appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Golden State head coach Steve Kerr described his team’s current situation as a “spell where we’re just getting wiped out” after Friday’s 127-117 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves at Chase Center. Kerr highlighted the effort of his players despite the challenges, saying, “You saw how hard the guys played and stayed in it and got […] The post Steve Kerr: “We’re going through it for sure” appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Minnesota Timberwolves (40-26, sixth in the Western Conference) vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (52-15, first in the Western Conference) Oklahoma City; Sunday, 1 p.m. EDT BOTTOM LINE: Oklahoma City comes into a matchup against Minnesota as winners of seven straight games. The Thunder are 10-3 against the rest of their division. Oklahoma City averages 118.6 points and has outscored opponents by 10.8 points per game. The Timberwolves are 8-5 in division games. Minnesota is fifth in the NBA scoring 11...

The Warriors put in an admirable effort but couldn't take down the Timberwolves.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the midst of a tight Western Conference race, and every game up until the end of the season will be important. Their next game will be against the Golden State Warriors, who are also staying alive in the West, as they’re in the Play-In. Both teams are fighting for seeding, […] The post Anthony Edwards’ late injury report addition casts doubt on status vs. Warriors appeared first on ClutchPoints .

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