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The Golden State Warriors get the unique opportunity to avenge their most recent loss with Sunday night’s rematch against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The game will be played at 5:30PM PT in San Francisco and can be watched on NBC Sports Bay Area.
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— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) December 8, 2024
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After snapping their five-game losing streak with an impressive performance on Thursday, the Warriors couldn’t sustain momentum, falling 107-90 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The defeat, coming in the second half of a back-to-back, was highlighted by a season-high 22 turnovers on the night. The sloppy play underscored Golden State’s ongoing struggles offensively, as the need for reliable scoring options beyond Steph Curry—who led the team with 23 points—becomes increasingly urgent.
Warriors struggle again offensively against a long, active defense. Timberwolves blow them out in SF. Fifteen second quarter points. Eighteen fourth quarter points. They had three separate scoring droughts of 6+, 4+ and 4+ minutes tonight. Rematch vs Wolves on Sunday.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 7, 2024
Head coach Steve Kerr opted for a new starting lineup on Friday, keeping Jonathan Kuminga in at power forward while moving Draymond Green to the bench in his first game back from a calf injury. Kuminga impressed with a career-high 33 points on Thursday but struggled in Friday’s contest, finishing with 13 points on 6-of-15 shooting. Despite the inconsistency, the Warriors plan to stick with Kuminga in the starting five to build his confidence and preserve Green’s minutes.
Steve Kerr said he’d like to keep Draymond Green coming off the bench in near future. He said they’re trying to “maximize” Jonathan Kuminga and not “wear down” Draymond Green. Plan is to close halves with Green at center. The Andrew Wiggins ankle injury could complicate puzzle.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 7, 2024
Draymond Green on his move to the bench to elevate Jonathan Kuminga
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 7, 2024
“A lot of people in this organization including myself think he is next. So if he is next, at some point we gotta see it.” pic.twitter.com/C229PUoD49
Adding to Golden State’s challenges are injuries to Warriors wing players Andrew Wiggins and Moses Moody. Both left Friday’s game early and are listed as questionable for Sunday night’s game.
Andrew Wiggins and Moses Moody are questionable for the Warriors tomorrow. Both left yesterday’s game. Otherwise no surprises on injury list for Warriors in rematch vs Timberwolves.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) December 7, 2024
The Timberwolves’ fifth-ranked defense played a significant role in Friday’s result, leveraging their length and athleticism to disrupt the Warriors’ offensive flow. Golden State shot a dismal 28.2% from beyond the arc (11-of-39). If the Warriors hope to be more competitive for tonight’s rematch, they’ll need to shoot the ball better and focus on limiting turnovers.
Enjoy the game Dub Nation. GO WARRIORS!!!
Warriors: Steph Curry, Gary Payton II, Buddy Hield, Jonathan Kuminga, Draymond Green
Timberwolves: Mike Conley Jr., Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle, Rudy Gobert
Who: Golden State Warriors (13 - 9) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (12 - 10)
When: Sunday, December 8th, at 5:30 p.m. PT
Where: Chase Center, San Francisco, California
TV: NBC Sports Bay Area (available on fuboTV
