On March 13, 2026, Minnesota defeated Golden State 127-117 at Chase Center in San Francisco. The Timberwolves entered sixth in the Western Conference at 40-26. Golden State entered ninth at 32-33 and needed stability in the play-in race.
Golden State played without Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler III, Moses Moody, and Draymond Green. Three more Warriors left during the game with injuries. Minnesota built separation through efficient shooting and a dominant second quarter. Anthony Edwards led the scoring with 42 points.
Match Overview
Minnesota ended a three-game losing streak and improved its position within the crowded Western Conference race. Golden State suffered a fourth consecutive defeat and its sixth loss across seven games. The result also gave Minnesota a 3-1 victory in the regular-season series.
| Match Detail | Information |
| Date | March 13, 2026 |
| Venue | Chase Center, San Francisco |
| Competition | 2025-26 NBA regular season |
| Final score | Timberwolves 127, Warriors 117 |
| Records entering | Minnesota 40-26, Golden State 32-33 |
| Records after game | Minnesota 41-26, Golden State 32-34 |
| Attendance | 18,064, sellout |
Pre-Match Context
Minnesota arrived after three straight defeats had dropped the team into sixth place. Only two games separated several Western Conference playoff positions. A victory was important for avoiding the play-in places.
Golden State had lost five of its previous six games. The Warriors remained ninth and faced another game without their leading offensive organizer. Curry missed his 16th consecutive appearance because of right knee problems.
Jimmy Butler III remained unavailable following right ACL surgery. Moses Moody was out with a wrist sprain. Draymond Green became a late scratch because of lower-back soreness.
Ayo Dosunmu, De’Anthony Melton, and Quinten Post appeared on the pregame injury report. All three played, although Post later sustained a left ankle sprain.
Quarter by Quarter Score
The opening quarter stayed close, but Minnesota controlled the second period. Golden State won both second-half quarters. However, the Warriors never completely removed Minnesota’s halftime advantage.
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 31 | 38 | 31 | 27 |
| Golden State Warriors | 28 | 20 | 39 | 30 |
Final score: Minnesota Timberwolves 127, Golden State Warriors 117.
Quarter by Quarter Breakdown
First Quarter
The first quarter featured several early momentum changes. Golden State briefly led by three, its largest advantage of the night. Minnesota generated free throws and finished the period ahead 31-28.
Golden State used 11 players during the quarter because of injuries and availability restrictions. Minnesota shot only 36.4 percent, but its free-throw production protected the lead.
Second Quarter
Minnesota changed the game during the second quarter. The Timberwolves scored 38 points while shooting 68.2 percent from the field. Golden State managed 20 points and shot 33.3 percent.
Minnesota led 46-39 with 8:03 remaining. The visitors closed the half with a 23-9 run. Edwards reached 20 first-half points, while Minnesota entered halftime ahead 69-48.
Third Quarter
Edwards opened the second half with a layup that increased Minnesota’s advantage to 25 points. Golden State then produced its strongest scoring quarter.
The Warriors scored 39 points and made five three-pointers. Brandin Podziemski contributed 10 points during the period. Golden State ended the quarter with a 10-0 run, reducing the deficit to 100-87.
Fourth Quarter
Golden State continued reducing the margin during the fourth quarter. The Warriors moved within 109-102 with 8:37 remaining.
Gui Santos scored 13 fourth-quarter points and made three three-pointers. Minnesota answered through Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, and Rudy Gobert. The Timberwolves maintained control and closed the game with a ten-point victory.
Team Stats Comparison
Minnesota’s shooting efficiency created the largest statistical difference. Golden State attempted 15 more field goals and collected more offensive rebounds. However, Minnesota converted its attempts at a substantially higher rate.
The Warriors protected possession and created 31 second-chance points. Those advantages supported their comeback attempt. Minnesota countered with stronger interior scoring, defensive rebounding, and free-throw volume.
| Statistic | Timberwolves | Warriors |
| Field goals | 46-82 | |
| Field-goal percentage | 56.1% | 40.2% |
| Three-pointers | 12-30 | 15-48 |
| Three-point percentage | 40.0% | 31.2% |
| Free throws | 23-26 | 24-25 |
| Total rebounds | 45 | 38 |
| Offensive rebounds | 11 | 14 |
| Assists | 25 | 23 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 9 |
| Steals | 6 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 1 |
| Paint points | 52 | 40 |
| Second-chance points | 18 | 31 |
| Fast-break points | 9 | 17 |
| Largest lead | 25 | 3 |
Key Numbers That Decided the Game
The numbers show how Minnesota’s shooting outweighed Golden State’s advantages in possession and offensive rebounding.
- Minnesota shot 56.1 percent, compared with Golden State’s 40.2 percent.
- The Timberwolves won the second quarter 38-20 and led by 21 at halftime.
- Edwards scored 42 points while converting every one of his 12 free throws.
- Minnesota scored 52 paint points and made 26 of 35 attempts near the basket.
- Golden State scored 31 second-chance points but made only 15 of 48 three-pointers.
Full Box Score: Minnesota Timberwolves
Minnesota used nine players, and seven scored at least ten points. Edwards supplied the main scoring output. Gobert supported him with perfect field-goal shooting and nine rebounds.
Dosunmu led the team with seven assists and added eight rebounds. McDaniels, Reid, Hyland, and Randle provided the remaining double-figure scoring.
Minnesota Player Production
| Player | Minutes | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
| Anthony Edwards | 37:16 | 42 | 8 | 5 |
| Rudy Gobert | 35:35 | 18 | 9 | 2 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 29:35 | 15 | 1 | 2 |
| Naz Reid | 26:34 | 12 | 3 | 4 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 31:07 | 12 | 8 | 7 |
| Bones Hyland | 10:44 | 11 | 1 | 1 |
| Julius Randle | 26:45 | 10 | 4 | 1 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 27:43 | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Kyle Anderson | 14:41 | 0 | 5 | 2 |
Minnesota Shooting
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | Plus/Minus |
| Anthony Edwards | 13-22 | 4-9 | 12-12 | +10 |
| Rudy Gobert | 5-5 | 0-0 | 8-10 | +8 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 6-9 | 1-3 | 2-2 | +7 |
| Naz Reid | 5-9 | 1-1 | 1-2 | +5 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 5-9 | 2-4 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Bones Hyland | 4-6 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Julius Randle | 5-11 | 0-2 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 3-9 | 1-6 | 0-0 | +11 |
| Kyle Anderson | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
Minnesota Defense and Ball Security
| Player | Steals | Blocks | Turnovers | Fouls |
| Anthony Edwards | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Rudy Gobert | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Jaden McDaniels | 1 | 1 | 4 | 5 |
| Naz Reid | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Bones Hyland | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Julius Randle | 1 | 0 | 4 | 1 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kyle Anderson | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Full Box Score: Golden State Warriors
Golden State used 12 players as injuries continued affecting the rotation. Podziemski led the Warriors with 25 points and ten rebounds. Porzingis scored 20 points in slightly more than 22 minutes.
Santos finished with 17 points and a team-leading eight assists. Melton and Gary Payton II each added 12 points. Four Warriors scored fewer than seven points.
Golden State Player Production
| Player | Minutes | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
| Brandin Podziemski | 35:53 | 25 | 10 | 2 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 22:04 | 20 | 4 | 2 |
| Gui Santos | 34:42 | 17 | 3 | 8 |
| De’Anthony Melton | 23:54 | 12 | 2 | 3 |
| Gary Payton II | 18:52 | 12 | 3 | 2 |
| LJ Cryer | 19:23 | 8 | 2 | 0 |
| Quinten Post | 11:29 | 7 | 3 | 1 |
| Pat Spencer | 18:51 | 7 | 2 | 3 |
| Malevy Leons | 13:35 | 6 | 2 | 1 |
| Al Horford | 4:55 | 3 | 1 | 0 |
| Will Richard | 29:16 | 0 | 5 | 0 |
| Seth Curry | 7:08 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Golden State Shooting
| Player | FG | 3PT | FT | Plus/Minus |
| Brandin Podziemski | 8-17 | 5-10 | 4-5 | -6 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 7-16 | 2-5 | 4-4 | -8 |
| Gui Santos | 6-15 | 3-10 | 2-2 | -3 |
| De’Anthony Melton | 4-11 | 2-5 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Gary Payton II | 4-8 | 0-1 | 4-4 | -5 |
| LJ Cryer | 2-6 | 0-4 | 4-4 | -3 |
| Quinten Post | 2-4 | 1-2 | 2-2 | -7 |
| Pat Spencer | 3-6 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Malevy Leons | 2-6 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +7 |
| Al Horford | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Will Richard | 0-3 | 0-3 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Seth Curry | 0-2 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -5 |
Golden State Defense and Ball Security
| Player | Steals | Blocks | Turnovers | Fouls |
| Brandin Podziemski | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Gui Santos | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4 |
| De’Anthony Melton | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Gary Payton II | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| LJ Cryer | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Quinten Post | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Pat Spencer | 1 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Malevy Leons | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Al Horford | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Will Richard | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 |
| Seth Curry | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Leaders and Top Performers
Anthony Edwards
Edwards controlled Minnesota’s scoring with 42 points in 37 minutes. He shot 13-of-22 and made four three-pointers. His 12 free throws came without a miss.
He also collected eight rebounds and delivered five assists. Edwards scored 20 points before halftime and added 22 after the break.
Brandin Podziemski
Podziemski produced Golden State’s only double-double. He scored 25 points, collected ten rebounds, and made five three-pointers.
He scored 17 points during the second half. His production helped Golden State reduce a 25-point deficit during the final two quarters.
Rudy Gobert
Gobert converted all five field-goal attempts and finished with 18 points. He also made eight of ten free throws.
His nine rebounds led Minnesota. Four came on the offensive end. Gobert also recorded one steal and one blocked shot.
Gui Santos
Santos recorded 17 points and eight assists. Both totals supported Golden State’s depleted starting unit.
He scored 13 points during the fourth quarter. Santos made three three-pointers during that period as Golden State reduced Minnesota’s advantage.
| Player | Team | Points | Rebounds | Assists |
| Anthony Edwards | Minnesota | 42 | 8 | 5 |
| Brandin Podziemski | Golden State | 25 | 10 | 2 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | Golden State | 20 | 4 | 2 |
| Rudy Gobert | Minnesota | 18 | 9 | 2 |
| Gui Santos | Golden State | 17 | 3 | 8 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | Minnesota | 12 | 8 | 7 |
Starting Lineups
Golden State used its 33rd different starting lineup of the season. Porzingis replaced Green following the late injury decision. Minnesota started its established frontcourt alongside Edwards and Donte DiVincenzo.
| Position | Minnesota Timberwolves | Golden State Warriors |
| Point guard | Donte DiVincenzo | Brandin Podziemski |
| Shooting guard | Anthony Edwards | De’Anthony Melton |
| Small forward | Jaden McDaniels | Gui Santos |
| Power forward | Julius Randle | Kristaps Porzingis |
| Center | Rudy Gobert | Al Horford |
Injury Report
Golden State entered without four major rotation players. Green’s late removal forced another starting lineup change. Curry remained unavailable for a 16th straight game.
Horford, Seth Curry, and Post then left during the game. The Warriors finished with a heavily reduced rotation. Minnesota’s Dosunmu overcame his questionable designation and played 31 minutes.
| Player | Injury | Status |
| Jimmy Butler III | Right ACL surgery | Out |
| Stephen Curry | Right patellofemoral pain syndrome | Out |
| Moses Moody | Right wrist sprain | Out |
| Draymond Green | Lower-back soreness | Late scratch |
| Ayo Dosunmu | Thumb injury | Questionable, played |
| De’Anthony Melton | Thigh or adductor issue | Questionable, played |
| Quinten Post | Foot issue | Questionable, played |
| Al Horford | Right calf tightness | Left during game |
| Seth Curry | Left adductor tightness | Left during game |
| Quinten Post | Left ankle sprain | Left during game |
Season Series and Head-to-Head Record
Minnesota won three of the four regular-season meetings. Golden State’s only victory came in Minneapolis on January 25.
| Date | Venue | Winner | Score |
| December 12, 2025 | Chase Center | Minnesota | 127-120 |
| January 25, 2026 | Target Center | Golden State | 111-85 |
| January 26, 2026 | Target Center | Minnesota | 108-83 |
| March 13, 2026 | Chase Center | Minnesota | 127-117 |
Golden State still leads the all-time regular-season matchup. The Warriors have 78 victories across 138 meetings. Minnesota has won 60.
The teams first met in the playoffs during the 2025 Western Conference semifinals. Minnesota won that series 4-1.
| Head-to-Head Category | Golden State | Minnesota |
| Regular-season wins | 78 | 60 |
| Regular-season games | 138 | 138 |
| 2025 playoff series wins | 0 | 1 |
| 2025 playoff game wins | 1 | 4 |
| 2025-26 season series | 1 | 3 |
Western Conference Standings Context
Minnesota entered sixth in the Western Conference and remained inside the direct playoff positions. Golden State entered ninth and occupied a play-in place.
| Team | Record Entering | Win Rate | West Position | Postgame Record |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 40-26 | .606 | 6th | 41-26 |
| Golden State Warriors | 32-33 | .492 | 9th | 32-34 |
Broadcast and Stream Information
The game began at 7:00 p.m. Pacific Time in San Francisco. Prime Video carried the national streaming coverage. NBC Sports Bay Area provided the regional Warriors broadcast.
| Broadcast Detail | Information |
| Start time | 7:00 p.m. PT |
| National streaming | Prime Video |
| Regional television | NBC Sports Bay Area |
| Venue | Chase Center |
| Location | San Francisco, California |
Conclusion
Minnesota stopped its losing run and strengthened its direct playoff position. The Timberwolves controlled the decisive first-half stretch through efficient shooting and balanced support around Edwards.
Golden State’s second-half response kept the game competitive. However, poor overall shooting and continued injuries limited the comeback. Minnesota next traveled to Oklahoma City, while Golden State began its road trip against New York.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the Golden State Warriors vs Timberwolves game?
Minnesota won 127-117 at Chase Center on March 13, 2026. The victory improved the Timberwolves’ record to 41-26.
How many points did Anthony Edwards score against Golden State?
Anthony Edwards scored 42 points. He shot 13-of-22 overall, made four three-pointers, and converted all 12 free throws.
Who led the Warriors in points and rebounds?
Brandin Podziemski led Golden State with 25 points and ten rebounds. He made five three-pointers and committed no turnovers.
What were the quarter scores?
Minnesota led 31-28 after one quarter and 69-48 at halftime. Golden State won both second-half quarters but lost overall.
Which Warriors players missed the game?
Jimmy Butler III, Stephen Curry, Moses Moody, and Draymond Green were unavailable. Green became a late scratch because of back soreness.
What statistic made the biggest difference?
Minnesota’s shooting created the main separation. The Timberwolves shot 56.1 percent, while Golden State finished at 40.2 percent.
Who won the 2025-26 season series?
Minnesota won the season series 3-1. The Timberwolves earned two victories at Chase Center and one victory at Target Center.
