Timberwolves Ousts Warriors, Returns to Conference Finals/ Newslooks/ WASHINGTON/ J. Mansour/ Morning Edition/ Julius Randle scored 29 points and Anthony Edwards added 22 points with 12 assists as the Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 121-110 in Game 5. The win secures Minnesota’s second consecutive trip to the Western Conference finals. The Wolves overwhelmed a Curry-less Warriors team with balanced scoring and record-setting efficiency.
Timberwolves Advance: Quick Looks
- Julius Randle scores 29 on 13-of-18 shooting
- Anthony Edwards delivers 22 points and 12 assists
- Minnesota reaches second straight Western Conference Finals
- Warriors eliminated as Steph Curry sits injured
- Brandin Podziemski scores playoff career-high 28 in loss
- Wolves shoot 62.8% overall, 77% on two-pointers
- Franchise playoff records for assists (36) and FG%
- Minnesota awaits winner of Nuggets vs Thunder series
Deep Look: Minnesota Topples Golden State, Heads Back to Western Finals
MINNEAPOLIS — May 15, 2025
The Minnesota Timberwolves are headed to the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row, closing out the Golden State Warriors with a 121-110 victory in Game 5 on Wednesday night.
The tone was set early, and the Wolves never let up. Julius Randle continued his postseason brilliance, scoring 29 points on 13-of-18 shooting, while Anthony Edwards added a double-double of 22 points and 12 assists.
“I just try to do my best to read the game in the best way I can,” Randle said postgame.
Dominance Without Drama
The Timberwolves played with focus and intensity typically reserved for championship contenders. Despite a brief push from the Warriors late in the fourth, Minnesota’s balanced offense and suffocating tempo kept them in control.
- Mike Conley chipped in 16 points and 8 assists
- Rudy Gobert was a force inside with 17 points
- Donte DiVincenzo broke out of his slump with 13 points
They shot a blistering 62.8% from the field, including a record 77% on two-pointers (36-of-47) — both franchise postseason highs. They also tallied 36 assists, the most in a Wolves playoff game.
Warriors Falter Without Curry
Golden State, already behind in the series, faced a monumental task without Stephen Curry, who remained sidelined with a hamstring injury suffered in Game 1. His absence left the Warriors without their emotional and tactical leader.
- Brandin Podziemski shined with 28 points, a playoff best
- Jonathan Kuminga added 26 off the bench, but it wasn’t enough
- Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield struggled, unable to regain early-series form
Coach Steve Kerr made no excuses:
“I don’t want to take anything away from what Minnesota just accomplished. No sense in even talking about Steph.”
Edwards: “There Is No Satisfaction”
While Minnesota fans chanted “Wolves in 5!”, the team stayed grounded. The Timberwolves built a lead as large as 25 points, withstanding a brief Warriors rally that cut it to nine late in the fourth. But a clutch three-pointer from Edwards halted the run and reignited the crowd.
“There is no satisfaction,” Edwards said after the game. “We just got here.”
The Wolves now await the outcome of the Nuggets vs. Thunder series. A Denver win on Thursday would push that matchup to Game 7, potentially giving Minnesota up to five days of rest before the conference finals.
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