Stephen Curry Scores 39, But Warriors Fall 127-120 to Timberwolves/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Stephen Curry dropped 39 points in his return from injury, but the Golden State Warriors fell 127-120 to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who were playing without star guard Anthony Edwards. Rudy Gobert and Donte DiVincenzo led the way for Minnesota, who used a late 10-2 run to seal the win. The game featured 27 lead changes in a back-and-forth thriller.
Timberwolves vs Warriors Quick Looks
- Timberwolves beat Warriors 127-120 in a tense road win.
- Stephen Curry returned after missing 5 games, scoring 39 points.
- Rudy Gobert posted 24 points and 14 rebounds for Minnesota.
- Donte DiVincenzo hit a clutch 3-pointer with 28 seconds left.
- Anthony Edwards missed the game (foot soreness).
- Warriors played without Draymond Green (injury).
- Julius Randle added 27 points and 9 rebounds for the Timberwolves.
- Game featured 27 lead changes — second-most in NBA this season.
- Minnesota closed with a decisive 10-2 run.
- Curry shot 14-of-28 from the field, made six 3s in 32 minutes.
Deep Look: Timberwolves Hold Off Warriors as Curry Drops 39 in Return
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — Stephen Curry lit up Chase Center with a 39-point performance in his much-anticipated return from injury, but the Golden State Warriors couldn’t close it out as the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 127-120 victory on Friday night, despite missing All-Star guard Anthony Edwards.
The high-octane matchup featured 27 lead changes, one of the most back-and-forth contests in the NBA this season. Ultimately, it was Minnesota’s late-game execution—and a timely three-pointer from Donte DiVincenzo—that proved to be the difference.
Curry Comes Back Strong
After sitting out five straight games with a bruised left quadriceps, Curry wasted no time making his presence felt. The two-time MVP knocked down his first three shots and scored eight of Golden State’s first 12 points. He finished the night with 39 points on 14-of-28 shooting, including six 3-pointers in 32 minutes of action.
Curry’s explosive return energized the Warriors and gave them a shot late, but it wasn’t enough to hold off a Timberwolves team firing on all cylinders.
“I felt good physically, but it’s a tough one to lose,” Curry said postgame. “We were right there.”
Gobert, Randle and DiVincenzo Lead the Charge
With Anthony Edwards out due to right foot soreness, Minnesota needed a collective effort—and they delivered.
Rudy Gobert was dominant in the paint, recording 24 points and 14 rebounds, including a critical go-ahead dunk in the final moments. Julius Randle, continuing his strong form, added 27 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists.
Donte DiVincenzo stepped up with a clutch 3-pointer with just 28 seconds left, pushing the Timberwolves’ lead to 123-118. He finished with 21 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists.
Naz Reid also provided a spark off the bench, scoring 18 points and dishing out 7 assists.
Warriors Battle, But Fall Late
Golden State kept the game close, even taking a brief 118-117 lead after a Curry free throw with 1:37 left. But Minnesota responded with a 10-2 closing run, including Gobert’s dunk and DiVincenzo’s dagger three.
Quinten Post scored 16 points, while Jimmy Butler added 15 points and 8 rebounds for the Warriors, who were also missing Draymond Green due to injury.
The Warriors’ late-game defense faltered in key moments, unable to contain the Timberwolves in the clutch.
“We’ve got to close better,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said. “We fought hard, but execution down the stretch wasn’t good enough.”
What’s Next
Both teams will look to rebound quickly with games coming up Sunday.
- Timberwolves: Host the Sacramento Kings in Minneapolis.
- Warriors: Travel to Portland to take on the Trail Blazers.
Minnesota improves to top-tier status in the West, while Golden State continues to fight for consistency in a crowded playoff race.
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