Curry's return and 39 points weren't enough to save the Timberwolves from a 127-120 victory over the Warriors.
2025-12-13 07:36
December 13th - The Warriors lost to the Timberwolves 120-127. Despite Curry's hot performance upon returning from injury, scoring 39 points, the Warriors couldn't withstand the Timberwolves' onslaught in the crucial final quarter, resulting in a disappointing defeat.
At the start of the game, Randle scored consecutive baskets, helping his team take the initiative. The Warriors relied on Curry's scoring runs to keep the score close, ending the first quarter trailing slightly 27-28. In the second quarter, Butler, Melton, and Post scored in succession, briefly giving the Warriors the lead. Randle continued his hot streak , scoring 19 points in the first half, giving the Warriors a 63-61 lead at halftime .
After switching sides, Curry scored consecutively with drives and outside shots. Randle, McDaniels, and DiVincenzo then hit three-pointers in succession, regaining the lead. Towards the end of the quarter, the Warriors stabilized the situation with free throws, still leading 91-88 at the end of the third quarter. In the final quarter, Reed and the young players scored consecutively for the Timberwolves, quickly widening the gap. Curry hit several crucial three-pointers, briefly helping the Warriors take the lead. However, the Timberwolves regained control thanks to long-range shooting from Gobert and DiVincenzo. Ultimately, the Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 127-120.
Warriors player statistics
Curry 39 points , 5 rebounds, 5 assists; Post 16 points, 6 rebounds , 3 assists; Butler 15 points , 8 rebounds , 5 assists; Spencer 12 points, 5 rebounds , 4 assists , 2 steals; Moody 11 points, 4 rebounds , 2 assists , 3 steals; Melton 9 points, 2 rebounds , 1 assist .
Timberwolves player statistics
Randle 27 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists; Gobert 24 points, 14 rebounds , 1 assist , 2 steals; DiVincenzo 21 points , 6 rebounds , 4 assists; Reed 18 points, 4 rebounds, 7 assists; McDaniels 17 points, 5 rebounds , 5 assists
