Warriors vs. Timberwolves: Play-by-play, highlights and reactions

The Golden State Warriors (43-19) play against the Minnesota Timberwolves (29-29) at Target Center

Game Time: 8:00 PM EST on Tuesday March 1, 2022

Golden State Warriors 114, Minnesota Timberwolves 129 (Final)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Andre Iguodala @andre
The pyramids shall rise… – 1:52 AM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
The Warriors just got crushed by the Wolves. Story from Minnesota. theathletic.com/3158049/2022/0… – 1:37 AM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
The Warriors have lost six of their last eight games. But tonight’s loss to the T-Wolves, in which GSW allowed the most points by an opponent this season, was different.
“This was the first time I sensed there was a breakdown in connection,” Kerr said. espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 1:16 AM Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
On Sunday against the Mavericks, Warriors rookie Jonathan Kuminga’s stretch of nine consecutive games with double-figures in scoring came to an end. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/28/roo… – 1:00 AM Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
My main man Curry is shooting 37.5 percent from 3-point range this year. His career percentage had been 43-plus percent before this year. – 12:59 AM Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
We gotta stop burying the lede. Curry’s shooting this year has been awful — at least FOR HIM. Are there reasons? Of course. But the percentage decline is staggering. – 12:57 AM Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
Stephen Curry is the greatest shooter of all time. But his shooting percentage decline this year has been staggering. Absolutely staggering over one year — at least till this point. – 12:50 AM Brad Townsend @townbrad
Rallying from 21 down at Golden State showed character, Jason Kidd pointed out afterward.
In a different way, losing a 21-point lead to the Lakers, falling behind 100-94 with 7:23 left and storming back to win 109-104 also shows character.
Mavs passed big tests in B2B games. – 12:36 AM Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Watch Karl-Anthony Towns drop 39, Timberwolves handle Warriors nba.nbcsports.com/2022/03/02/wat… – 12:35 AM Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
Since at @jasontbattle asking … yes, I believe Warriors have better shot to win it all this year rather than next. Gotta believe I’m in majority, no? – 12:06 AM Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
Here’s other thing I wonder … OK, let’s say Warriors don’t win it all this year. Could they win it next year, with Klay stronger, Draymond hanging in there, Curry solid and Wiseman, Kuminga Poole, Wiggins getting better and contributing appropriately? – 11:58 PM Brad Townsend @townbrad
26-9 Lakers run. It’s like the Golden State game in reverse for Dallas. – 11:57 PM Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
After the Warriors’ slide continued with a loss against Karl-Anthony Towns and the Timberwolves, NBA Twitter chimed in with different reactions. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/nba-twit… – 11:56 PM Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
How many championship cores have been banged up this much over course of season (Thompson, Green, Iguodala) and into March but been able to put it together in April/May/June to win it all? – 11:49 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Karl-Anthony Towns:
“The one year I was a part of the playoffs, it was because of how good our bench was. … So having a bench like that play the way they played, especially in these games recently and everything, that’s what you need to make the playoffs.” – 11:47 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
D’Angelo Russell on drawing fouls at the end of quarters:
“I watch a lot of Chris Paul. And nobody’s playing the way he’s playing… Just basketball, it’s all mental up there with his game. I watch and I study and try to bring that element to the game as well.” – 11:46 PM Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
It’s not about Warriors getting healthy last few weeks heading into playoffs. It’s about: Can Warriors be and stay healthy for two-plus playoff months? – 11:45 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steph Curry on the recently quiet Andrew Wiggins: “I expect him to respond.” pic.twitter.com/UKkwqyNtrr – 11:43 PM Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
It’s March. In years past, Curry, Thompson and Green would have just had to maintain their play to be NBA champions. This year, all three have to escalate their play to win it all. None currently at championship level. – 11:41 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
D’Angelo Russell on Karl-Anthony Towns:
“Feed him, feed him, feed him. If you run out of food, feed him the fork. I don’t know. Keep feeding him.” – 11:41 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Question: What impressed you most about the defense tonight?
Chris Finch: “Jordan McLaughlin. We played him I think 18 straight minutes, which is probably not very responsible.” – 11:39 PM Matt Steinmetz @SteinmetzNBA
How can Warriors resemble a championship team when they’re without three of their championship players: Thompson, Green, Iguodala? – 11:29 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
goodnight, wolves fans. pic.twitter.com/bilhIoZKIv – 11:29 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
D’Angelo Russell on Karl-Anthony Towns tonight:
“Feed him, feed him, feed him. If you run out of food, feed him the fork.” – 11:19 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Jordan McLaughlin on the Wolves defense lately:
“We’re almost there. There’s little holes in our defense, that I’m not going to explain.” – 11:13 PM Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Warriors lost to the Timberwolves and have now dropped 6 of their last 8.
Suns’ lead for the No. 1 seed now sits at 6.5 games and the Grizzlies are only a half-game behind Golden State.
The Jazz are 8-1 in their last 9 and suddenly just 4.0 games back of the Warriors too. – 11:10 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
six straight over the Warriors at Target Center 🐺
KAT – 39 pts. / 9 reb.
DLo – 22 pts. / 3 reb. / 7. ast. / 2 stl.
Malik – 20 pts. / 4 reb. / 2 ast.
TP – 11 pts. / 2 reb. / 1 ast. / 3 stl.
Pat Bev – 10 pts. / 1 reb. / 7 ast.
Naz Reid – 9 pts. / 3 reb.
Jaden – 8 pts. / 4 reb. pic.twitter.com/xKUW8svxie – 11:09 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Minnesota winning tonight and Dallas in cruise control against the Lakers makes the Clippers’ attempt to get the sixth seed even harder to see happening. But by blowing out Houston, the Clippers have won 6 of their last 7.
latimes.com/sports/clipper… – 11:08 PM Patrick Beverley @patbev21
Enough is enough. Average a block and a steal a game. Top 5 in charges taken. Playoff Team this year. And still no credit for DPOY. 🤦🏾‍ DEVIL 👿 IS A LIE🙏🏾🙏🏾 – 11:08 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
The Warriors’ woes on defense — especially inside — were revealed again in their 129-114 loss to the Timberwolves.
Three takeaways from Tuesday’s loss:
https://t.co/JcsvPL89Cr pic.twitter.com/cNf3SZfODS – 11:06 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns: “We understand the history our team has, so we have to change the way people perceive us.” – 11:04 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Karl-Anthony Towns says he feels the Wolves defense is back to “85%” of where it was. Said the offense and defense both have to come together by the end of the season.
“Like the Phoenix Suns during the bubble season, you just got to have it figured out at the right time.” – 11:03 PM Golden State Warriors PR @WarriorsPR
Postgame Notes from tonight’s game at Minnesota pic.twitter.com/5eVqQtFXX4 – 11:02 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Andrew Wiggins: “I feel like we all want the same thing. We just have to want it more.” – 11:00 PM Ohm Youngmisuk @NotoriousOHM
Robert Covington said about 3 years ago when he was hurt in Minnesota, he was feeling “ready to walk away.” He said he felt like he was in “the sunken place” in “Get Out.” Ryan Saunders helped him. Tonight, he had 7 pts, 8 rebs, 4 blks and continues to play a big role for Clips. – 10:56 PM Mirjam Swanson @MirjamSwanson
Robert Covington credits former Minnesota Coach Ryan Saunders for helping get him out of dark spaces he experienced when he was hurt three years ago.
“If you’re not in the right mental space, it can eat you… at one point I was like Chris in ‘Get Out’ … in the sunken place.” – 10:56 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steve Kerr said Moses Moody’s eye is swollen shut after taking this blow from Towns in the first half. “Pretty bad,” Kerr said. pic.twitter.com/Htf004xM8I – 10:54 PM Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
You know that sound of anticipation and excitement a home Warriors crowd makes when a hot Steph Curry releases a 3? It’s pretty much the polar opposite from Lakers fans when Russell Westbrook lets it fly. – 10:53 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Klay Thompson and Draymond Green will meet the Warriors in Dallas. Klay may return. Does Kerr want Draymond around the team more?
“Yes” pic.twitter.com/nhbugKnABs – 10:53 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors coach Steve Kerr says he doesn’t feel like the team is connected right now. Added that there’s a certain spirit, energy missing from the group. – 10:53 PM Andrew Greif @AndrewGreif
Robert Covington says there was a time he was “ready to walk away from this game” when he got hurt in Minnesota.
He opened up to @Christopher Hine about this in 2019:
startribune.com/timberwolves-r… – 10:53 PM Jason Dumas @JDumasReports
Steve Kerr said Moses Moody’s eye was swollen shut. The refs didn’t even take a second look at the play. – 10:52 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
1-0 with @cordae in attendance 👀 pic.twitter.com/7E4IEc7ijA – 10:47 PM Darren Wolfson @DWolfsonKSTP
Huge fan of Jayhawk Ochai Agbaji. #Timberwolves were there tonight at TCU for another look (and to watch a few others). He didn’t shoot it well, but if he’s there in the 1st round in June when MN picks, I’d love to see him here. pic.twitter.com/FftlPIlXmu – 10:46 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
With the Wolves not playing again until Friday, Chris Finch said tonight was a good opportunity to give Anthony Edwards a night off.
Finch says the injury is “day to day” and that they are “getting a plan in place” to manage this lingering knee soreness. – 10:45 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
A good way to celebrate the first day of March…3/1 pic.twitter.com/f6WxvSQK1A – 10:40 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
Seth Curry says LaMarcus Aldridge told him normally an official will warn him what they’re looking for. But they were caught off guard with the two defensive 3 second violations. – 10:38 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Seth Curry had never seen two defensive 3 second calls so quickly, especially on a guy like LaMarcus Aldridge. James Johnson said LA is too smart to do so and would know better as a veteran. Curry said Aldridge said he usually would get a warning before getting a call. – 10:38 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
Seth Curry says the Raptors throw lots of ‘junk defenses’ like triangle and 2, box and 1. Says there’s a lot to adjust to including acclimating to his new team. Credits Nic Claxton for bringing some good energy and rebounding. – 10:37 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
COOL HIM OFF
💧💧💧💧💧💧 pic.twitter.com/EbQffkAelZ – 10:35 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Final 📊
Stephen – 34p/5r/4a
Damion – 15p/6r/2a/1s
Gary – 14p/4r/1a
JK – 13p/3r/1a
Andrew – 12p/7r/4a/1s/2b
Jordan – 12p/2r/3a
Moses – 6p/1a
Juan – 4p/1r/4a/2s
Kevon – 2p/7r/5a/1s/1b
Otto – 2p/5r/1a/6s pic.twitter.com/GA3wJcXEMY – 10:33 PM StatMuse @statmuse
The Warriors are 2-6 in their last 8 games.
They are 15th in offense and 16th in defense since February.
They are only half a game ahead of the Grizzlies for the West 2nd seed. pic.twitter.com/P41E5NkHC1 – 10:32 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors fall to the Timberwolves 129-114 in Minnesota.
Karl-Anthony Town scored a game-high 39 points, with most of his buckets coming at rim.
Stephen Curry’s 34 points couldn’t mask what was an awful defensive effort by Golden State. – 10:31 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
The Warriors’ rough February rolls into March as they fall to the Timberwolves 129-114. They now have just a half-game advantage over the Grizzlies in the standings. – 10:29 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
final pic.twitter.com/sEG5CWGEtX – 10:28 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors get crushed in Minnesota. Thinned out frontline gives up 39 points to Karl-Anthony Towns. GSW now 2-6 in last eight games, falling closer to the #4 seed than the #1 seed. Klay Thompson expected to return Thursday in Dallas, but no Draymond Green for tough stretch ahead. – 10:28 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Wolves beat Warriors without Edwards
Wolves 129, Warriors 114
On tonight’s show:
– DLo rollin since All Star break
– KAT, aggressive from the start, finishes with 39
– Playing without Edwards
– Another six 3 game from Beasley
– Best halfcourt defense they’ve played in a while – 10:28 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
WOLVES WIN!!!!
WOLVES WIN!!!!
WOLVES WIN!!!! pic.twitter.com/TIcEYblwdF – 10:28 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wolves 129, Warriors 114
KAT with 39 and 9
Russell with 22 and 7
Beasley with 20 (6-9 3s)
Wolves open a tough stretch of the schedule at 3-1. This one without Edwards. – 10:27 PM Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Do you consider the Timberwolves more in the Nuggets/Mavericks tier or the Lakers/Clippers/Pelicans tier? – 10:22 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
💪💪💪💪💪 pic.twitter.com/8nHNfgdpqy – 10:21 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
THIS IS FUN 🐺 pic.twitter.com/XQPtkFm5EG – 10:18 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
TARGET CENTER IS 🔥 pic.twitter.com/XLh4eEPWPx – 10:16 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
NASTY NAZ pic.twitter.com/DbKzatMxdL – 10:16 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Warriors down 19 in Minnesota, mid fourth, in the midst of their worst stretch of the season that the All-Star break didn’t cure. Memphis is about to be a half-game out of the #2 seed. – 10:15 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Malik Beasley extends his franchise record of games with 4+ threes to 51 with his fourth trey of the night to give the @Minnesota Timberwolves their largest lead of 113-94 with 5:58 left. – 10:15 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
🔨 N A Z 🔨
🔨 R E I D 🔨 pic.twitter.com/TrwGL1fYR3 – 10:14 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Bench overwhelming and undermanned Warriors squad (as it should) and Wolves are putting this one away, up 19 with 5:58 to play. – 10:14 PM Eddie Sefko @ESefko
Gonna be interesting to see how the Mavericks come out tonight against the Lakers after the massive comeback they staged at Golden State Sunday. Finishing this trip 2-1 would be a terrific way to start the stretch run. Only 20 games left after tonight. – 10:13 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
NAZ REID. – 10:11 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
FOURTH QUARTER LO 🧊 pic.twitter.com/YKpQrdPaXw – 10:10 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Timeout Golden State as a Russell three-pointer has extended the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead to 106-90 with 8:57 left.
Russell is up to 22 points, his 25th 20+ point game of the season and fourth straight, his longest streak of the season. – 10:09 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
DLo is on one since All Star – 10:08 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
D’Angelo Russell has been outstanding since the break. Up to 22 on 8-15. Splashes a big 3 against his former team for a 16-point lead. – 10:07 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Yeah, this game has gotten out of hand for the Warriors. – 10:07 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
I’ve never seen McDaniels get as upset with an official as he did after that 5th foul against Curry. – 10:06 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
this kid is SPECIAL pic.twitter.com/RJ1M12oWGQ – 10:05 PM J. Michael Falgoust @ThisIsJMichael
Brooklyn goes to Curry in the crunch. Barnes, the low man, cleans up after Trent. #RaptorsNets pic.twitter.com/eO8u6dyz7e – 10:02 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Curry in to start the 4th while Karl rests – 10:02 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Sitting Curry neither helped nor hurt. Down 9 when he sat, down 9 entering the fourth.
Warriors trail 96-87 – 10:01 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
One more quarter to make it happen pic.twitter.com/iqQKdvCAL4 – 10:00 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
We head to the fourth quarter in Minneapolis with the @Minnesota Timberwolves leading 96-87.
Towns added 11 points in the third quarter to give him 31 points on the night, his 12th 30+ point game of the season (90th career).
McLaughlin has tied a career high with 4 steals. – 10:00 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
respect the JMac J 🎯 pic.twitter.com/O3bgD7ToAg – 10:00 PM Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Warriors guard Klay Thompson will miss his second consecutive game on Tuesday against the Timberwolves due to a general illness. warriorswire.usatoday.com/2022/02/28/inj… – 10:00 PM Ethan Strauss @SherwoodStrauss
We got Industry Talk coming up in about an hour with @sportsrapport. Let’s see what’s on the docket…LeBron vs. Oram, Warriors local ratings dominance, maybe WNBA? Maybe Ukraine? And of course, your questions callin.com/room/industry-… – 9:59 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wolves lead the Warriors 96-87 headed into the fourth. Towns and Curry each with 31. Big quarter for Malik Beasley, who had 8 points and helped keep GSW at arms’ length with a couple key makes. – 9:59 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Whoa — Wolves +17 in the 13 minutes Jaylen Nowell has played through three quarters. Wolves are a -8 in the other 23 minutes.
The best role for Nowell is the Edwards role, which he gets to play exclusively in Edwards’ absence. – 9:59 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors trail the Timberwolves 96 to 87 entering the fourth quarter. Curry and Towns both have 31 points. – 9:58 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Interested to see if the Warriors can continue to claw back with Curry on the bench. – 9:57 PM Nick Friedell @NickFriedell
The Nets miss KD and Kyrie every night — but the pair’s absence was particularly apparent in the fourth quarter tonight. Curry hit a couple big shots, but Brooklyn didn’t have a closer to go to down the stretch to get things back on track. – 9:57 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
It feels like the Timberwolves have made 100 3-pointers tonight. – 9:55 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
L O O N
📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/jqM9plvaqv – 9:55 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Curry sits, so it’s up to Poole to generate something – 9:54 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
bucket getter extraordinaire pic.twitter.com/rabUTHgKhD – 9:53 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Otto Porter Jr. has tied a career high with five steals tonight. It’s the fourth time he’s done that in his career. – 9:53 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
31 points (& counting) for SC30
📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/uPMMYOs90R – 9:52 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Malik Beasley is 3-5 from deep tonight. Another really efficient shooting night for him in a growing line of them lately. – 9:51 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Steph has the Warriors on the 7-0 run, looks like Warriors might take control, Wolves respond with another 5 straight, lead back up to 9. – 9:51 PM Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Curry makes a bomb of a 3 to tie it, Trent drives for a pair of free throws, timing it well so that the Raps should have last shot. 105-103, Nets ball, 30.8 left. – 9:50 PM Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Seth Curry good lord – 9:50 PM Brooklyn Nets @BrooklynNets
S3TH CURRY – 9:49 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Seth Curry hits a 3 his brother would be proud of to tie it at 103. – 9:49 PM Dave Early @DavidEarly
Seth Curry wow – 9:49 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Curry has 31 points with 4 minutes left in the third quarter. Warriors down 4. – 9:49 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Keep working, keep hustling. pic.twitter.com/Nx5PeWEx28 – 9:48 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
B3AS pic.twitter.com/eOp7CR7uIK – 9:46 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
The way this quarter is going for Warriors, Kerr would be wise to ride 30 for as long as this energy continues – 9:42 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Curry is heating up… – 9:39 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Rang3⃣
📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/DRjIeL253u – 9:39 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Jarred Vanderbilt, already battling an injured shoulder, comes up favoring that or his chest after jumping to contend a Curry layup. – 9:37 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Jaden McDaniels picks up his 4th and once again the Wolves wonder about a few of those whistles – 9:36 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Otto Porter will start the second half in Moses Moody’s slot. Warriors going bigger vs Towns. – 9:31 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
basketball is fun pic.twitter.com/MHLd8QZCLq – 9:21 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Timberwolves lead the Warriors 67-56 at halftime. Golden State gave up 26 points in the paint and surrendered 8 3-pointers. Minnesota shot 50 percent from the field. – 9:18 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Rough first half for the Warriors to open this challenging four-game road trip. Down 12 in Minnesota. Towns bulldozed them for 20 points, 7 rebounds. Eleven turnovers. Errant shooting (one Curry, two Poole airballs). Fifteen team fouls. – 9:16 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
at the half pic.twitter.com/ZxyFfziZx7 – 9:15 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves lead the Warriors 68-56 at halftime. Towns with 20, Russell with 15 and Beverley with 10. Curry has 15.
Wolves are 14-for-14 at the FT line. – 9:15 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Wolves 68, GSW 56 at half.
KAT with 20 and 7
Russell with 15
Curry is 4-12 – 9:15 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺🐺 – 9:15 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
JADEN KEEPS BALLING OUT 💎 pic.twitter.com/6Vu7oi8w2E – 9:10 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Moses Moody won’t return to tonight’s game because of a left eye contusion. But earlier in the evening, Steve Kerr discussed why he’ll continue to start the rookie while Klay Thompson is out, and why Jordan Poole fits better in a sixth-man role.
https://t.co/iaysH5PgvS pic.twitter.com/kd2lJ6o2ni – 9:06 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
on the attack pic.twitter.com/5ZR7xSPPGb – 9:05 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Minnesota leads Golden State 52-47 with 5:01 left in the first half.
Beverley and Russell join towns in double-figures with 10 points apiece. Russell has added 2 rebounds and 3 assists on the night.
Prince leads the Wolves bench with 7 points. – 9:04 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Warriors have turned it over 10 times in the first 19 minutes. But Wolves have just 6 points to show for it. Not good enough. – 9:03 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Moses Moody is out for the rest of the night with a left eye contusion, per Warriors. – 9:01 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Pretty sure Jaden McDaniels is the tallest player playing in this game – 8:59 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
can’t guard that man when he’s got you on an island 🧊 pic.twitter.com/MrnEPIF4oz – 8:58 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Found just enough space 🎯
📺 @NBCSAuthentic pic.twitter.com/fccXO2TEYz – 8:57 PM Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Warriors rookie Moses Moody has a left eye contusion and will not return to the game, per team. – 8:55 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors say Moses Moody is done for the night with a left eye contusion. Tough break, was playing well early. – 8:55 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Left eye contusion for Moses Moody on that collision with Towns. He’s done for the night, per Warriors. – 8:54 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Timberwolves stretch their lead to nine with 10 minutes left in the second quarter. Steve Kerr has seen enough, calls timeout after a D’Angelo Russell put-back. – 8:54 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Warriors rule out Moses Moody because of a left eye contusion. – 8:54 PM Golden State Warriors PR @WarriorsPR
Moses Moody (left eye contusion) will not return to tonight’s game – 8:53 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
The @Minnesota Timberwolves are on an extended 22-8 run over the last 6:40 (4:40, 1st quarter to 10:00, 2nd quarter) to take their largest lead of the night at 39-30.
Minnesota’s reserves are outscoring Golden State’s bench 11-7. – 8:52 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors trail Minnesota 34-27 after 1. Physical game, lots of fouls, lost of free throws. Golden State can’t keep the Timberwolves out of the paint or transition right now. Towns might get 40 at this rate. – 8:47 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
At the end of the first quarter, the @Minnesota Timberwolves lead 34-27.
Towns leads the way for Minnesota with 15 points and 4 rebounds, his second straight 10+ point first quarter and 18th of the season. – 8:47 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Timberwolves lead the Warriors 34-27 after the first quarter. Towns with a monster 1st with 15 points, 4 rebounds. Wiggins hit his first three shots, missed his next three. Steph with 5. GSW with 6 turnovers. – 8:45 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
LET’S GOOOO!!! pic.twitter.com/4YqZ5oka40 – 8:44 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
OK, GPII has missed at least four dunks over the last two games. – 8:44 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Huge start for KAT. GSW doesn’t have a matchup for him. 15 points, 4 boards and an assist in the 1st. – 8:44 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Lack of a backup center showing up large for the Warriors late in this first quarter. Kevon Looney went to the bench and then Karl-Anthony Towns started going off vs an undersized backup frontline. – 8:42 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Karl-Anthony Towns is pretty much getting whatever he wants right now. He has a game-high 15 points with 1:45 left in the first quarter, with most of those buckets coming at the rim. – 8:42 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Kuminga is gonna be really good, but asking him to guard KAT is a lot for the young fella – 8:41 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
15 IN THE FIRST FOR @Karl-Anthony Towns – 8:41 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors have to keep these keys out of transition. – 8:40 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Jonathan Kuminga and Karl-Anthony Towns were down on the court for a while after colliding at the rim on a fastbreak. Refs are reviewing the play for a flagrant foul on Kuminga. – 8:37 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Hard foul, Kuminga on Towns, both fell hard. Both got up after a few moments. Officials reviewing it but I think KAT may have been embellishing the contact a tad. – 8:37 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Kuminga and Towns collided and both are down under the basket. – 8:35 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Moses Moody is back in the locker room. Didn’t see the play he got inured on. Had 6 points on 2-of-2 shooting in 7 minutes before exiting. – 8:33 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
that’s sooo tough, @Andrew Wiggins 😎 pic.twitter.com/WnxXnnOdVL – 8:33 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
One thing that might be unknown to Wolves fans really watching Patrick Beverley for the first time this year or to people not often watching the Wolves: Beverley has become wayyy more of a playmaker — in volume and effectiveness — in Minnesota than he was in any previous stop. – 8:31 PM Chuck Swirsky @ctsbulls
I’ve got Hawks-Celtics on in my hotel room- NBALP on my tablet- Moses Moody can hoop. That’s all I got. – 8:30 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Curry’s first-made 3-pointer of the night comes at the 4:48 mark of the first quarter. He’s up to 5 points on 1-of-4 shooting. Warriors are shooting 63.6 percent as a team and lead the Timberwolves 22-18 early. – 8:30 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Moses Moody to the locker room. Looks like he’s having a possible issue with right arm/shoulder area. – 8:28 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Stephen Curry has started 0-3 from deep. Still scoreless with 6:05 left in the first quarter. – 8:24 PM Keith Pompey @PompeyOnSixers
60 years later, Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game still leaving coaches and players awestruck inquirer.com/sixers/sixers-… via @phillyinquirer #NBA #Warriors #Sixers #NBA75 – 8:24 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
The only 3 misses for the Warriors so far are from Steph Curry. – 8:24 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Even when GPII misses dunks its looks awesome. – 8:23 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Wiggs got to his spot 💥 pic.twitter.com/czz2UlD5p3 – 8:22 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Warriors using Moses Moody (DLo’s matchup) as a on-ball screener, so as to put DLo in pick and roll defense against Steph Curry – 8:20 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
Wiggins sees the Timberwolves and starts growling – 8:16 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Wiggins is 3-3 from the field early with 8 points. Warriors hold an early 12-10 advantage. – 8:15 PM Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Lock in! #DubNation
-Steph Curry
-Andrew Wiggins – 8:15 PM Jon Krawczynski @JonKrawczynski
Uh oh. Wiggins is rolling. Look out. – 8:14 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Wiggins has hit his first three shots. Revenge game incoming. – 8:14 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Game. On.
#DubNation pic.twitter.com/iainNdo10B – 8:13 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Let’s get it. pic.twitter.com/rUU7c7YG1M – 8:12 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Wiggins scores the first points of the night for the Warriors.
It’s only right. – 8:12 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Steph Curry joining the Minnesota fans in their light booing of Andrew Wiggins pregame. His second game back here in front of the fans. Wiggins was quiet in February. No 20-point games. Warriors hope sight of his former team jolts him. – 8:09 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Andrew Wiggins is greeted by boos in the Toyota Center. His teammates join in, throwing up thumbs downs signs to him. Big smile spread across Wiggins’ face. – 8:07 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Andrew Wiggins got some boos from the Target Center crowd when he was announced in the starting lineup.
He had a smile on his face the entire time. – 8:07 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards was drafted 467 days ago and has played in 128 NBA games and 4249 minutes in that time.
I don’t think it’s crazy he has tendinitis. – 8:01 PM Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
Here’s all you need to know ahead of Tuesday’s Warriors vs. Timberwolves game. warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/warriors… – 8:00 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Tuesday night hoops.
You ready, #DubNation? pic.twitter.com/PlmbtGe8RG – 7:50 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Tonight’s @MayoClinic Injury Report:
Anthony Edwards (Left Patella Tendinopathy) and McKinley Wright IV (Left UCL Injury) are OUT. pic.twitter.com/7k9FkrtkEa – 7:46 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards is OUT tonight with left patella tendinopathy.
Jaden McDaniels will start in Edwards place. – 7:46 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
Let’s have some fun.
Stream the game LIVE » https://t.co/OMrtDtXZqd pic.twitter.com/sYxWHwAVId – 7:46 PM Stephen Curry @StephenCurry30
Lock in! #DubNation – 7:26 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
James Wiseman out pregame in Minnesota working on post moves/counters, pick-and-pops, etc. Here is a glimpse. pic.twitter.com/aofAE6yckB – 7:24 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
straight water all pregame 💦 pic.twitter.com/75eYNuYsYP – 7:19 PM Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Steve Kerr said the reason Moody is starting over Poole is for rebounding purposes.
“A lot of the games that Jordan has started we’ve had Otto (Porter Jr.) without a minutes restriction. If Otto was in the starting lineup that would change things from a rebounding perspective.” – 7:11 PM Brian Lewis @NYPost_Lewis
The #Nets will start Mills, Curry, Brown, Johnson and Aldridge tonight at the #Raptors. This is Brooklyn’s 35th different starting lineup of the season. #NBA – 7:07 PM Alex Schiffer @Alex__Schiffer
Nets starters at Raptors: Mills, Curry, Brown, Johnson and Aldridge.
This is Brooklyn’s 35th starting lineup of the season. – 7:07 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
My @PrizePicks for Wolves-Warriors
– Payton II over 14.5 points + rebounds + assists
– Vando under 16.5 points + rebounds + assists
– Wiggins over 2.0 made 3s
– Looney over 8.5 rebounds – 7:04 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
corner check 🎯 pic.twitter.com/Fts76m5iys – 6:58 PM Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Kerr: “I love Pat Beverley. Total gamer.” Said PatBev is always yapping away, embraces competition, has his respect. “He’s like a guard version of Draymond.” – 6:41 PM Atlanta Hawks PR @HawksPR
In his most recent outing, Onyeka Okongwu recorded 17 PTS (6-6 FG), 7 REB and 3 BLK. It marked his third game of 10+ PTS on 1.000 FG% (min. 6 FGM) this season – tying Clint Capela, Jarrett Allen and Rudy Gobert for the most such games by any player this season. – 6:40 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors starters tonight against the Timberwolves:
Steph Curry
Moses Moody
Andrew Wiggins
Gary Payton II
Kevon Looney – 6:38 PM Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Nemanja Bjelica (quad contusion) will not play today against Minnesota. – 6:38 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Nemanja Bjelica is out tonight for the Warriors. Was originally listed as questionable. – 6:37 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Nemanja Bjelica has been downgraded from questionable to OUT tonight. Right quad contusion. – 6:37 PM Mark Haynes @markhaynesnba
Stephen Curry, Moses Moody, Andrew Wiggins, Gary Payton II, and Kevon Looney will start against the Timberwolves today. – 6:36 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Nemanja Bjelica is out tonight. Suffered a quad contusion on a rebounding collision vs Mavericks. – 6:35 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
KAT says hello. pic.twitter.com/QGShtfaFbq – 6:35 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Moses Moody will start again tonight. Steve Kerr said it’s to have more size in the starting lineup and his preference to keep Jordan Poole in that sixth man role. He said he should’ve played Poole more in the first half the other night. – 6:35 PM Kerith Burke @KerithBurke
Same starters for the Warriors. Poole will be off the bench. Kerr said he wants Moody to start for size and rebounding. – 6:34 PM Kyle Ratke @Kyle_Ratke
Anthony Edwards has been in a bit of slump. Is @julian_andrews_ concerned?
Full pod here: https://t.co/6cRqPcs4K1 pic.twitter.com/aopZDElJPB – 6:34 PM Callie Caplan @CallieCaplan
NBA rescinds Luka Doncic’s 13th technical foul from Mavs-Warriors dallasnews.com/sports/maveric… – 6:33 PM Kendra Andrews @kendra__andrews
Same starters tonight against the Timberwolves:
Steph Curry
Moses Moody
Andrew Wiggins
Gary Payton II
Kevon Looney – 6:33 PM Golden State Warriors @warriors
On location. pic.twitter.com/udNv2cpliD – 6:33 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Chris Finch said the Wolves continue to consider resting Anthony Edwards and his lingering sore knee. After it’s now acted up again, Finch said, “everything is on the table”.
Finch also pointed out that this injury could hang around all year due to it being a form of tendinitis. – 6:31 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Chris Finch said Jarred Vanderbilt is in. Anthony Edwards is a game-time decisions. Finch conceded Ant’s knee issue appears to be something they might have to manage the rest of the season. – 6:26 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Red (𝐉𝐚𝐲𝐥𝐞𝐧’𝐬 𝐕𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧) pic.twitter.com/FYfpI9Q0oy – 6:25 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards is a game-time decision tonight. Jarred Vanderbilt is IN – 6:24 PM Ric Bucher @RicBucher
Why Steph Curry is Not the Face of the NBA (And Why It’s Unfortunate) shows.acast.com/bucher-and-fri… via @acast – 6:20 PM Monte Poole @MontePooleNBCS
On the Warriors: With a skid of almost two months, it’s not a ‘rough patch.’ It’s a revealing of weaknesses best illustrated by a number of factors. Can they be fixed? Probably. But not easily. nbcsports.com/bayarea/warrio… – 6:15 PM Minnesota Timberwolves @Timberwolves
Our sales team put up record setting membership sales numbers today…but there’s a bit of a learning curve for the rookies.
Just ask @AROD 😂
https://t.co/RGvaHcUBOm pic.twitter.com/HBlB6rHUK1 – 6:00 PM Tim MacMahon @espn_macmahon
League office confirms that Luka Doncic’s technical foul against the Warriors was rescinded, as @Marc Stein reported. His official total drops back down to 12, four shy of an automatic one-game suspension. – 5:59 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Kind of funny that the Warriors have to ride the team bus just to go across the street. pic.twitter.com/4JW9bCb1Vi – 5:16 PM Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
From earlier — Time off has done wonders for Heat’s Tyler Herro; Erik Spoelstra compares Bam Adebayo to Draymond Green. Also: Kyle Lowry again away from team. sun-sentinel.com/sports/miami-h… – 4:56 PM Eric Pincus @EricPincus
My latest @SportsBizClass Examining the NBA’s Recent Salary Cap Projections – impact on 2022-23 max/min/primary exceptions/rookie-scale/etc. sportsbusinessclassroom.com/examining-the-… – 4:53 PM Christopher Hine @ChristopherHine
Yesterday at Warriors practice, reporters asked Andrew Wiggins who he was most excited to see of the NBA’s all-time 75 team at All-Star weekend: Kevin Garnett.
“That’s my guy. He was one of my vets. … It was cool to see him face to face for the first time in a long time.” – 4:37 PM The Ringer @ringernba
🏀 How Ja has revitalized the Grizzlies franchise
🏀 Can the Timberwolves catch the Mavs and Nuggets?
🏀 Scottie Barnes’s potential
#TheMismatch with @Kevin O’Connor and @Chris Vernon: open.spotify.com/episode/3T7mA0… – 4:32 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Tonight’s @kzprovisioning media meal:
Tamarind Glazed Pork Chop, herb salad
Roasted Spiced Yams, Chilies and Salsa Verde
Garganelli with Butternut Squash Cream, Pecorino
Bitter Greens, Maple Vinaigrette, Candied Pecans
@BellecourBakery Dessert – 4:16 PM Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Dunc’d On Prime: MIN/CLE; DAL/GSW; News Catch-Up w/ @Danny Leroux
Listen by becoming a member and you’ll get our 5 subscription pods/week. Subscribe: https://t.co/XSgwN6BUIK pic.twitter.com/EESUJJv6G1 – 4:00 PM CJ Holmes @CjHolmes22
Warriors got a game tonight. – 3:44 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
INJURY UPDATE: McKinley Wright IV, who suffered a Left UCL Injury, has officially been cleared to start contact in a practice setting and will be reevaluated next Sunday, March 6. – 3:42 PM Dane Moore @DaneMooreNBA
Anthony Edwards is being listed as QUESTIONABLE to play Tuesday against Golden State. The injury is again listed as “Left Patella Tendinopathy”
Jarred Vanderbilt is also listed as QUESTIONABLE to play on Tuesday, due to left shoulder soreness – 3:30 PM Minnesota Timberwolves PR @Twolves_PR
Minnesota @Minnesota Timberwolves Status Report in advance of tonight’s game vs Golden State:
QUESTIONABLE
Edwards – Left Patella Tendinopathy
Vanderbilt – Left Shoulder Soreness
OUT
Bolmaro – G League Assignment
Wright IV – Left UCL Injury – 3:28 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Going live to talk Warriors right now here theathletic.com/live-rooms/war… – 3:01 PM Anthony Puccio @APOOCH
Memphis is only 1 game back from the 2-seed Warriors despite having the 2nd-lowest payroll. They’ve never finished higher than the 4-seed…
Ja Morant. Zach Kleiman… Just two names who should receive individual awards by season’s end.
frontofficesports.com/morants-grizzl… via @FOS – 2:32 PM Peter Edmiston @peteredmiston
Ja Morant is averaging 27.6 pts/5.9 reb/6.6 ast per game while shooting 49.8% from the field. He’s putting up those numbers in 33 minutes per game. No one has ever had a season putting up at least 27/5/6 on 50% FG in under 34 min/gm until this yr, both Ja & Giannis are doing it. – 2:18 PM Anthony Slater @anthonyVslater
Talking Warriors/NBA in a live room with @AndrewKSchlecht at @TheAthletic at noon PT (45 mins from now). You can hop on and get questions in at this link. theathletic.com/live-rooms/war… – 2:13 PM