Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves. Image via: Bruce Kluckhohn / Imagn Images The Golden State Warriors secured a stunning Game one 99-88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on May 6th at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Warriors’ Stephen Curry had to depart from the game due to injury, but the rest of the squad pulled off a big win. Here’s the box score, player stats, and everything you need to know about the Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves matchup.
Golden State Warriors box score and player stats
PlayerPOSMINFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTS+/-Buddy HieldBF39:59:0071936.85862.5551004483100242422Jimmy Butler IIIPF41:16:007203528254666.774118201202015Draymond GreenC34:33:0061346.241040221000886204181811Brandin PodziemskiSG29:00:001714.31520000088300213-1Stephen CurryPG12:545955.636500001121001131310Gary Payton II
25:55:0034752366.70002354101488Moses Moody
8:30040010000000000010-14Gui Santos
3:43000000000000000100-3Kevon Looney
14:0712500000002462010324Quinnten Post
6:2000000000001100000014Jonathan Kuminga
13:1025401110022100101101227-9Pat Spencer
10:332450000000202001214-2Trayce Jackson-Davis
DNP – Coach’s Decision
Braxton Key
DNP – Coach’s Decision
Kevin Knox II
DNP – Coach’s Decision
TOTALS
348739.1184242.9131586.718336026102121899-Golden State Warriors game summaryBuddy Hield played nearly 40 minutes and led the team in scoring with 24 points.Despite a low 36.8% shooting percentage, he was lights out from beyond the arc, sinking 5 of 8 three-pointers and making all 5 of his free throws. His all-around impact included 8 rebounds, 3 assists, and just 1 turnover.Jimmy Butler III also played heavy minutes (41:16) and put up 20 points on 35% shooting. Though he struggled with efficiency, he contributed in multiple areas— grabbing 11 rebounds, dishing out 8 assists, and adding 2 steals. Draymond Green chipped in 18 points with 4 threes, along with 8 rebounds and 6 assists, but had 4 turnovers and committed 18 fouls.Stephen Curry started hot, scoring 13 points in under 13 minutes with 3 threes on 5-for-9 shooting. Unfortunately, his night was cut short due to injury. Gary Payton II and Brandin Podziemski both had solid contributions off the bench, with Payton scoring 8 points. Meanwhile, Podziemski struggled, making just 1 of 7 shots, but collected 8 rebounds and handed out 3 assists.
Minnesota Timberwolves box score and player stats
PlayerPOSMINFGMFGAFG%3PM3PA3P%FTMFTAFT%OREBDREBREBASTSTLBLKTOPFPTS+/-Jaden McDanielsSF37:38:006125003000031410102120Julius RandlePF30:36:0041136.403010101001236003418-4Rudy GobertC26:12:004757.100012504711003139-10Anthony EdwardsSG41:44:0092240.9152045801131423131234Mike ConleyPG21:44050020000011510200-12Donte DiVincenzo
32:32:0031127.31714.3000123410437-6Naz Reid
9:4081457.13742.90002351114419-5Nickeil Alexander-Walker
14:08030020000000010120-13Terrence Shannon Jr.
1:46010000000000000000-1Jaylen Clark
DNP – Coach’s Decision
Luka Garza
DNP – Coach’s Decision
Joe Ingles
DNP – Coach’s Decision
Leonard Miller
DNP – Coach’s Decision
Josh Minott
DNP – Coach’s Decision
TOTALS
348639.552917.2151788.21229491976162188-Minnesota Timberwolves game summaryThe game saw mixed performances from the starting five, with Anthony Edwards leading the charge. He played 41 minutes and 44 seconds, scoring 23 points on 9-of-22 shooting. Despite only making 1 of 5 from beyond the arc, he contributed in other ways with 14 rebounds, 2 assists, and 3 steals. His effort on both ends of the court helped keep the team competitive.Julius Randle was solid, scoring 18 points in just over 30 minutes. He struggled from the field, hitting only 4 of 11 shots, but made up for it at the free-throw line by going a perfect 10-for-10. Randle also added 6 assists, though he turned the ball over three times and committed four fouls. Rudy Gobert played 26 minutes and posted 9 points and 11 rebounds.Also Read: Golden State Warriors hit with unfortunate Stephen Curry news in Game 1 against Minnesota TimberwolvesNaz Reid stood out off the bench with 19 points on 8-of-14 shooting. He hit 3 of 7 from three-point range and grabbed 5 rebounds. Donte DiVincenzo struggled from the field, shooting just 3-for-11, and had 7 points along with 4 assists. Mike Conley, in limited minutes, went scoreless and missed all five of his shots.