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The final regular season clash between the Minnesota Timberwolves and the Golden State Warriors is on the horizon. Positioned 10th in the Western Conference standings, the Warriors trail the third-ranked Timberwolves by over 10 games.
Recent history favors Minnesota, having won the last three encounters against Golden State, securing the upper hand in the regular season matchups. Looking to maintain this dominance, Chris Finch's squad aims for a clean sweep after clinching victory in two previous meetings this season. Despite missing key players like Karl-Anthony Towns due to injury, the Timberwolves, boasting a 48-22 record, remain competitive, averaging 110 points per game in their last three outings.
Meanwhile, the Warriors find themselves facing the likelihood of entering the play-in tournament, trailing the top six by five games with 13 matches remaining in the regular season. Under coach Steve Kerr's leadership, the team, with a 36-33 record, faces a challenging period, having lost five of their last eight games.
Their recent defeat at home against the Pacers underscores their struggle for consistency. Injuries to key players like Moses Moody and Draymond Green further compound their challenges, with their availability for the upcoming game uncertain. Despite a mixed record against Western Conference opponents, the Warriors have shown improvement in scoring, averaging 120 points in their last three games, up from their season average, instilling confidence in their ability to secure a win against the Timberwolves.
Golden State suffered their fifth loss in eight games as they were defeated at home by Indiana in their recent match on Friday night. The Warriors' record fell to 36-33 for the season, placing them at the bottom of the Pacific Division as of Saturday, eight games behind the Clippers who hold the top spot. They currently sit in 10th place in the Western Conference standings, trailing the Thunder by 13 games for the top position, and are 4.5 games behind the Mavericks for the final guaranteed playoff berth. They hold a two-game advantage over the Rockets for the final spot in the play-in tournament.
In the game against Indiana, Golden State found themselves level after the first quarter, enjoying a lead of up to 12 points midway through the second quarter, but only held a one-point lead at halftime. They fell behind by 16 points after conceding a 19-4 run, unable to mount a significant comeback thereafter.
Despite outrebounding their opponents 64-50, the Warriors' shooting efficiency was lacking, with a 40.6% field goal percentage and 14 of 48 from three-point range. Stephen Curry led the team with 25 points, 11 rebounds, and five assists in the defeat.
Throughout the season, the Warriors rank 7th in the league in scoring offense, averaging 118.5 points per game. They lead in rebounding with an average of 46.9 boards per contest and are 4th in assists with 29.2 per game. However, defensively, they rank 20th, allowing 116.9 points per game. Stephen Curry leads the team statistically with averages of 26.8 points, 4.5 rebounds, and 4.9 assists per game.
Other notable contributors include Andrew Wiggins with 12.6 points per game, Draymond Green with 8.9 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 6.1 assists per game, and Klay Thompson with 17.3 points per game. The team shoots 47.3% from the field, ranking 16th in the league, and ranks second in three-pointers made per game with 14.8, shooting at a 37.6% accuracy from beyond the arc, placing them 9th in the league.
