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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-120 on December 12, 2025 at the Chase Center in a thrilling back-and-forth battle with 27 lead changes.
Performances of key players
Five Timberwolves scored 17+ points in a total team effort.
Team Stats Comparison
Minnesota executed efficiently inside, closing out the game with a lineup of Gobert, Randle, Naz Reid, Jaden McDaniels, and DiVincenzo, overwhelming Golden State with size, pace, and athleticism in the clutch (outscoring GSW 17-12 in the decisive moments).
Injuries and Absences
Timberwolves: No Anthony Edwards (right foot soreness, out), Mike Conley (right Achilles tendinopathy, out), and Bones Hyland (injured early in the first half).
Warriors: No Draymond Green (personal reasons, out), Al Horford (out), Jonathan Kuminga (DNP – coach’s decision). Curry returned from a quadriceps injury.
Timberwolves (now 16-9): A resounding road victory without three key point guards, improving their record to 6-1 in their last seven games and 7-5 on the road. They solidified their sixth-place position in the West, showcasing elite depth, ball movement, and the ability to close out the game with big men—crucial for a playoff run in a crowded conference. They gained confidence after injuries.
Next game: against the Kings.
Warriors (now 13-13): A frustrating home loss leaves them with a .500 record and 3.5 games out of the sixth seed (from a chance to about 1.5). Defensive vulnerabilities were exposed (they allowed 127 points), and they relied too heavily on Curry despite his strong finish. The supporting cast struggled from three-point range (33%) and faltered down the stretch against three-point lineups and MIN’s size.
The push for the play-in spot stalled. Questions are growing about roster adjustments and rotations (e.g., the overuse of certain reserve players).
