Stephen Curry scored 44 points as the Warriors beat the Timberwolves 119-114. Get key player stats, comeback details and Anthony Edwards’ injury
Stephen Curry scored 44 points as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-114 at Target Center on Wednesday, October 28. Golden State survived a late comeback to record its second consecutive victory after starting the season with three losses. Minnesota fell to 3-2.
Curry leads Golden State’s offense
Curry finished with eight rebounds and six assists alongside his 44 points. He made six three-pointers and converted all 16 of his free throws, giving Golden State reliable scoring on a night when Minnesota threatened to erase a large deficit.
His scoring came through several routes. Curry made five two-point baskets in addition to his six shots from beyond the arc. Those field goals produced 28 points, with the remaining 16 coming at the line.
That balance mattered. Curry shot 11-for-27 overall, but his perfect free-throw performance allowed him to keep adding points even when his field-goal attempts missed.
Yaxel Lendeborg supplies valuable support
Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 26 points on 11-for-20 shooting. He also made two three-pointers, giving Golden State a second major scoring option alongside Curry.
The pair combined for 70 of the Warriors’ 119 points, approximately 59 percent of the team’s total. Brandon Williams added 11 points, while Brandin Podziemski and De’Anthony Melton scored eight each.
The scoring distribution illustrates how much Golden State depended on its two leading performers. Curry supplied the largest share, but Lendeborg’s production helped the Warriors build enough separation to withstand Minnesota’s stronger second half.
Minnesota fights back after falling behind
Golden State led 30-23 after the opening quarter and extended its advantage to 64-48 by halftime. Minnesota then outscored the Warriors 33-29 in the third quarter and 33-26 in the fourth.
The Timberwolves trailed by as many as 24 points before working their way back into contention. With Golden State ahead 116-112 late in the game, Jaden McDaniels missed two three-point attempts that could have brought Minnesota within one possession.
Minnesota’s second-half response narrowed the final margin to five points. However, the home side could not fully recover from the gap Golden State created before the break.
Jonathan Kuminga leads Timberwolves scorers
Jonathan Kuminga finished with 20 points, three rebounds and five assists against Golden State. He shot 7-for-15 from the field and made three of his six three-point attempts.
McDaniels and Terrence Shannon Jr. each added 19 points. Ayo Dosunmu contributed 17 points and four steals, while Bones Hyland scored 13.
Minnesota received scoring from several players, but its late opportunities did not produce the baskets required to complete the comeback.
Anthony Edwards’ absence changes Minnesota’s challenge
The Timberwolves played without Anthony Edwards after the team announced that he would miss extended time following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Edwards had averaged 33.3 points through Minnesota’s opening four games.
LaMelo Ball finished with eight points, shooting 3-for-11 overall and 2-for-8 from three-point range.
Without Edwards, Minnesota must replace a substantial share of its scoring. This game showed both sides of that task. Several players contributed, and the team mounted a comeback, but its first-half offense left too much ground to recover.
What the result means for both teams
Golden State moved to 2-3, continuing its recovery from an 0-3 start. Minnesota dropped its second straight game after opening the season with three victories.
For the Warriors, the result offers encouragement about Curry’s scoring and Lendeborg’s ability to contribute. Protecting large leads remains an area to improve after Minnesota turned a 24-point deficit into a close finish.
For the Timberwolves, the immediate task is to produce more consistent offense throughout the game while Edwards remains unavailable. Their second-half scoring showed they could compete, but Wednesday’s comeback began too late.
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