Despite a valiant effort from the Golden State Warriors without Stephen Curry, the Minnesota Timberwolves took a 2-1 series lead with a 102-97 Game 3 win on Saturday night in San Francisco. Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga were phenomenal for Golden State, but the second half belonged to Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle as Minnesota escaped with the win. Game 4 is set for Monday night.
Curry will miss multiple games after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 hamstring strain. If he’s out at least a week as anticipated, he may not return until Game 5.
The Wolves entered as favorites to win the series against the Warriors, but they were underdogs against the Lakers in the first round. Edwards starred against L.A., posting 26.8 points per game. Edwards got plenty of help as Randle, Jaden McDaniels, Naz Reid and Rudy Gobert all had their moments in the series win. The Wolves are trying to get to the Western Conference finals for the second season in a row, while the Warriors have not been to the WCF since winning it all in 2022.
Timberwolves vs. Warriors scores, schedule (Minnesota leads, 2-1)
All times Eastern
Game 1: Warriors 99, Timberwolves 88
Game 2: Timberwolves 117, Warriors 93
Game 3: Timberwolves 102, Warriors 97
Game 4: Monday, May 12 | Warriors vs. Timberwolves | 10 p.m., ESPN/fubo
Game 5: Wednesday, May 14 | Timberwolves vs. Warriors | Time/TV TBD
*Game 6: Sunday, May 18 | Warriors vs. Timberwolves | Time/TV TBD
*Game 7: Tuesday, May 20 | Timberwolves vs. Warriors | Time/TV TBD
Timberwolves vs. Warriors odds
Odds via FanDuel
Game 4 odds: Timberwolves -5, O/U 199.5
Series odds: Timberwolves -850, Warriors +590
