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The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 127–120 on December 12 at Chase Center, with the final score falling just under the Vegas total of 228.5 points. Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 39 points while shooting 45.8 percent from the field and connecting on 15 three-pointers, but it proved insufficient against Minnesota's balanced attack. Julius Randle paced the Timberwolves with 27 points, complemented by Rudy Gobert's 24-point contribution as Minnesota shot a superior 53.9 percent from the floor. The Timberwolves' fourth-quarter explosion—39 points compared to Golden State's 29—proved decisive, with Minnesota's defense holding the Warriors to a 126.6 defensive rating while posting a 126.6 offensive rating themselves. Minnesota's ball movement advantage was evident in their 30 assists against Golden State's 27, and they committed just 10 turnovers compared to the Warriors' 13. Despite Quentin Post adding 16 points for Golden State, the Warriors' 42 rebounds and 15 made threes could not overcome Minnesota's efficiency and late-game execution. The victory positions the Timberwolves favorably in the Western Conference standings as they continue their road stretch.
