Authoritarian, the Warriors push the Wolves a little further

The day after the postponement their match, after the death of a man shot by federal agents, Timberwolves and the Warriors were finally able to meet at the Target Center for the first round of their impromptu back-to-back.

A meeting that generally controls Golden Stateworn Stephen Curry (26 points, 7 assists, 4 interceptions) and in the lead almost from start to finish, with an advantage of up to… +26. Despite that Anthony Edwards (32 points, 11 rebounds) or Donte DiVincenzo (22 points), certainly skilled from distance, but extremely clumsy with the ball (13 turnovers between the two).

It was the loss of the ball that was the handicap Minnesota throughout the game, offering numerous fast-paced opportunities for the Warriors, who got off to a great start (14-2). It’s just that the lack of shooting success of “Dubov” made the match balanced at the break (47-46), before things changed after returning from the locker room. Like the heyday of Steve Kerr’s people.

Thus, only in the third quarter, the score of 38-17 stunned the Timberwolves, saved for a long time by the clumsiness of the opponent, and then violently punished when Stephen Curry’s teammates began to enter from behind the arc. Besides, they enjoyed the transition, thanks to the turnovers of the locals, who constantly fed the attack of California.

The deficit therefore climbed over twenty points (85-63) and Stephen Curry then took over the responsibility of settling the debate, at the very beginning of the fourth quarter. In order to force the coaches to empty their benches as quickly as possible (111-85), in preparation for the second round of the “back-to-back” match between the two teams, also scheduled in Minneapolis.

WHAT TO REMEMBER

Golden State succeeded in their game. After two straight losses, the Warriors responded in a very good way, trailing only on the first possession, before going on a 14-0 run to control the rest of the game. As soon as they can run and develop their fast game, the “Dubs” show an attractive face because, in general, the ball circulates and the team suits them. The Timberwolves gave them too many gifts, when they didn’t ask for that much, and it didn’t forgive them the moment the percentages started to rise.

Minnesota still can’t get out of this one. For the fifth time in a row, the Timberwolves have lost and this defeat is undoubtedly too much, as Chris Finch’s men missed out on a point last night. The first period set the stage for a disastrous evening, even if – miraculously – it was only one possession at the break, and the second ended by confirming this impression of collective failure, which has become increasingly visible in recent days. The arrival of a leader clearly wouldn’t do much to help the Wolves set up their offense properly. And with regularity, above all.

Stephen Curry enters the Top 20. Little by little, Stephen Curry continues his rise in the ranking of the best scorers in history and here he is now 19th, tied with Paul Pierce (26,397 points), as he overtook John Havlicek, now 21, on the same night. At this rate, there are great chances that the two-time MVP will be in the Top 15 at the end of the season, right behind a certain Russell Westbrook.

A minute of silence. Killed the day before by federal agents in Minneapolis, Alex Pretti was honored before the game, and the Timberwolves and Warriors observed a moment of silence in his memory.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.