The Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves game will be played on Friday, December 6 at 10:00 PM ET at Chase Center. The Warriors, who were once at the top of the Western Conference, have now slid down to sixth place with a 12-8 record. Things have been difficult lately, as they’re currently in the middle of a five-game losing streak, with their most recent loss being a close 115-119 defeat to the Denver Nuggets.
Meanwhile, the Minnesota Timberwolves are 11-10 and ranked 11th. They’ve been on a bit of a roll, first dominating the Los Angeles Lakers 109-80 and then following that up with a 108-80 win over the Los Angeles Clippers, putting together a nice three-game winning streak. Over the years, the Warriors and Timberwolves have faced off 130 times, with Golden State holding the advantage with 74 wins compared to Minnesota’s 56.
Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Prediction
The Warriors are putting up 116.1 points per game this season, which puts them in the top 10 offensively. Defensively, they give up 110.3 points per game, ranking them eighth in that category. They’re great on the boards, grabbing 49 rebounds per game, second-best in the league, although they struggle defensively with 46.1 rebounds allowed per game, which is among the worst in the NBA. When it comes to shooting from beyond the arc, they hit 15.7 threes per game, ranking fourth, and they’re shooting 37.3% from deep, sitting 10th in the league.
The Timberwolves score 110.9 points per game, ranking them in the middle of the pack while allowing just 107.4 points, which is one of the better defensive records in the league. However, they have trouble with rebounding, sitting near the bottom with just 42.1 rebounds per game and allowing 42.2 rebounds, which is also one of the highest in the NBA. On the bright side, they’re solid from three, making 15.1 threes per game, which is seventh in the league, and shooting 37.3% from deep, tying them for 10th.
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Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Probable Starting Lineups
Here are the expected lineups for both teams.
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Golden State Warriors
PG Moses Moody
SG Brandin Podziemski
SF Kyle Anderson
PF Jonathan Kuminga
C Trayce Jackson-Davis
Minnesota Timberwolves
PG Mike Conley
SG Anthony Edwards
SF Jaden McDaniels
PF Julius Randle
C Rudy Gobert
Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves: Injury Update
Here’s the latest on the injury front for both teams. The Warriors will be without Stephen Curry, who is sitting out for rest, and Draymond Green, who is recovering from a calf injury. Andrew Wiggins is questionable due to an ankle problem, and also, unfortunately, De’Anthony Melton is out for the remainder of the season after suffering an ACL tear.
The Timberwolves have also got quite a few players dealing with injuries. Robert Dillingham is listed as questionable because of an ankle issue, and Joe Ingles is also uncertain due to a soleus strain.
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