The Warriors rank 4th in the NBA in offensive rating (116.9), and the Timberwolves rank 3rd in defensive rating (103.9). Strength against strength: something has to give.
League average is 110.8, so the Warriors are 6.1 above it. Stephen Curry leads them with 30.0 points a game on 68.2% true shooting.
The Timberwolves (6-3) are 7th in the West; the Warriors (5-3) are 8th in the West. Same conference, so the result moves both in the West race.
Away record: Timberwolves 3-2. Home record: Warriors 3-1. Streaks: Timberwolves W2, Warriors W5.
The Timberwolves rank 6th in the NBA in effective field goal % (55.7%), and the Warriors rank 25th in opponent eFG% (55.7%). Strength meets weakness: an edge for the offense.
League average is 53.2%, so the Timberwolves are 2.5 points above it. Anthony Edwards leads them with 33.2 points a game on 59.0% true shooting.
Season before this game (MIN 9 games, GSW 8). Small text is the league rank; ✓ marks the better number. Hover a stat for what it means.
MINGSWMinnesota TimberwolvesLast 5: average margin +6.6 (season +11.2). Streak W2.
Golden State WarriorsLast 5: average margin +11.4 (season +2.9). Streak W5.
Minnesota Timberwolves| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony EdwardsG | 33.2 | 4.8 | 3.5 | 59.0 |
| LaMelo BallG | 17.2 | 3.4 | 5.9 | 58.7 |
| Jaden McDanielsF | 16.4 | 6.2 | 3.6 | 58.1 |
| Ayo DosunmuG | 16.3 | 5.3 | 4.3 | 58.5 |
Golden State Warriors| Player | PTS | REB | AST | TS% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stephen CurryG | 30.0 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 68.2 |
| Yaxel LendeborgF | 21.5 | 7.0 | 3.9 | 63.8 |
| Brandin PodziemskiG | 17.0 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 57.4 |
| Brandon WilliamsG | 11.6 | 2.9 | 2.4 | 52.8 |
Minnesota TimberwolvesGolden State WarriorsTeam numbers are computed from every box score this season; ratings use the standard possession estimate. Data from balldontlie; this isn't official NBA data.