Stephen Curry, Draymond Green: Golden State Warriors Collapse Without Curry and Green: Timberwolves Win 108-83

Jan 27
2 min read

The Golden State Warriors suffered a brutal 108-83 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday night in a game that looked nothing like the star-studded matchup fans expected. Stephen Curry (knee soreness), Draymond Green (back injury), and Minnesota's Anthony Edwards (foot maintenance) all sat out on the second night of a back-to-back series. The Warriors shot a season-low 23.1% from three-point range and managed just 83 points, their lowest output of the season.

Timberwolves Snap Five-Game Skid

Rudy Gobert dominated the paint with 15 points and 17 rebounds, while Julius Randle led Minnesota with 18 points. Bones Hyland added 17 off the bench and Donte DiVincenzo chipped in 15 points on 5-of-9 shooting from deep. The Timberwolves snapped a season-high five-game losing streak, their longest skid since December 2022, by taking control with a 21-4 run to close the second quarter and building a 53-38 halftime lead.

nba golden state warriors Injury Crisis Deepens

Golden State played without not only Curry and Green but also forward Jimmy Butler III, who was lost for the season with a torn ACL, and Jonathan Kuminga, sidelined with a bone bruise and hyperextended left knee. Quinten Post led the shorthanded Warriors with just 13 points, while Brandin Podziemski managed 12 points and seven rebounds. Coach Steve Kerr expressed optimism that both Curry and Green would return Wednesday against Utah.

Quick Turnaround for Both Teams

One night earlier, these same teams played in Minneapolis with the Warriors dominating 111-85 behind full rosters. The back-to-back scheduling took its toll, with Golden State resting key veterans and Minnesota protecting Edwards' recurring foot issue. The Warriors (32-15) visit Utah on Wednesday, while the Timberwolves (26-22) face the Dallas Mavericks on the road, hoping Edwards returns to action.

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