Timberwolves Rout Warriors as Stars Sit, Ending Painful Five-Game Slide
The Minnesota Timberwolves needed a reset and they found it in a night that looked nothing like a typical Warriors showdown.
With some of the biggest names on both sides watching in street clothes, Minnesota delivered a convincing 108–83 win over Golden State, snapping a five-game losing streak that had quietly become a growing concern inside the locker room and among fans.
This game was defined by who was not on the floor as much as who was. The Warriors rested Stephen Curry and Draymond Green due to injury issues, while Minnesota ruled out Anthony Edwards late to manage a lingering foot problem. That stripped the matchup of star power, but it also created an opportunity and the Timberwolves took full advantage.
After an uneven start, Minnesota settled into a disciplined, physical rhythm. Rudy Gobert anchored everything. He controlled the paint, cleaned the glass and set the tone defensively. His presence made scoring inside a challenge all night and it allowed Minnesota to survive mistakes, including a high turnover count, without losing control.
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Offensively, the Timberwolves showed balance instead of relying on a single scorer. Julius Randle attacked mismatches and provided stability when the game threatened to drift. Bones Hyland brought energy and pace, especially in transition, while Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo stretched the floor and punished defensive lapses.
The turning point came late in the second quarter. Minnesota closed the half on a dominant run that flipped the game completely. What had been competitive suddenly wasn’t. From that moment on, the Timberwolves dictated tempo, defended with purpose and never let Golden State back into striking distance.
For the Warriors, the night highlighted how thin the margin can be without their leaders. Young players showed effort, but the shooting simply wasn’t there. Golden State struggled badly from three-point range and without Curry’s gravity or Green’s orchestration, the offense often stalled into rushed or contested looks.
Why does this matter? For Minnesota, this win stops the bleeding. A five-game slide can derail confidence, especially in a tight Western Conference race. Getting a decisive victory, even without their franchise star, reinforces depth and resilience. For Golden State, it’s a reminder that health remains everything. Nights like this expose how quickly things can unravel when key veterans are unavailable.
Both teams move on quickly with challenging road games ahead, but the message from this night is clear. Depth, discipline and defense still win games in this league, even when the spotlight stars are missing.
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