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Stephen Curry, Warriors hold nerve to beat Timberwolves in tight NBA battle

Stephen Curry, Warriors hold nerve to beat Timberwolves in tight NBA battle

Summary

Stephen Curry scored 44 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-114 in Minneapolis. Golden State built a 16-point halftime lead and led by 12 after three quarters, then held off Minnesota’s late comeback to earn its second straight win.

Key Facts

  • Curry finished with 44 points and eight rebounds for Golden State.
  • Yaxel Lendeborg added 26 points, and Brandon Williams scored 11 off the bench.
  • Jonathan Kuminga led Minnesota with 20 points against his former team.
  • Jaden McDaniels and Terrence Shannon Jr. scored 19 points each for the Timberwolves; Ayo Dosunmu added 17.
  • Golden State led 64-48 at halftime and 93-81 after the third quarter.
  • Minnesota outscored Golden State 66-55 in the second half but could not complete the comeback.
  • Bones Hyland cut the Warriors’ lead to three points in the final seconds, and Curry sealed the win with two free throws.
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