Curry Scores 44 as Warriors Hold Off Timberwolves 119-114

The Golden State Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-114 on Wednesday, October 28, 2026, behind Stephen Curry’s 44 points, eight rebounds and six assists. Golden State built a 16-point halftime lead at Target Center, then held off Minnesota’s second-half comeback to secure its second victory of the season.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

First Quarter: Warriors Establish an Early Advantage

Golden State outscored Minnesota 30-23 in the opening quarter, establishing a seven-point cushion on the road. That early advantage became important as the Timberwolves improved their scoring after halftime.

Second Quarter: Golden State Extends the Lead

The Warriors delivered their highest-scoring quarter of the night, outpacing Minnesota 34-25 in the second. Golden State entered halftime ahead 64-48 after winning the first two periods by a combined 16 points.

Third Quarter: Minnesota Starts Closing the Gap

The Timberwolves responded with a 33-point third quarter, outscoring Golden State by four. The Warriors still carried a 93-81 lead into the fourth, but Minnesota had reduced the deficit to 12.

Fourth Quarter: Timberwolves Rally Falls Short

Minnesota scored another 33 points in the final period while limiting Golden State to 26. That seven-point quarterly advantage brought the final margin down to five, but the Warriors’ first-half cushion proved sufficient. Minnesota won the second half 66-55 without completing the comeback.

Key Performers

• Stephen Curry, Warriors: Led all scorers with 44 points, adding a team-leading eight rebounds and six assists. He accounted for nearly 37% of Golden State’s scoring.
• Draymond Green, Warriors: Led Golden State with seven assists as the Warriors finished with 26.
• Jonathan Kuminga, Timberwolves: Paced Minnesota with 20 points.
• Ayo Dosunmu, Timberwolves: Contributed 17 points and four steals.
• LaMelo Ball, Timberwolves: Recorded a team-high eight assists, helping Minnesota finish with 32 assists on 40 made field goals.
• Joan Beringer, Timberwolves: Led Minnesota with nine rebounds.

NerdSports Stat: Golden State won despite being outscored 95-89 on field goals. Its 30-19 advantage in made free throws turned that six-point deficit into a five-point victory.

Game Analysis: Free Throws and Rebounding Make the Difference

Golden State did not need a superior shooting percentage to come away with the win. The Warriors shot 43.8% from the field and 31.4% from three-point range, compared with Minnesota’s 44.4% and 33.3%. The Timberwolves also made four more threes, finishing 15-for-45 against Golden State’s 11-for-35.

The decisive statistical advantage came at the foul line. Golden State made 30 of 37 free throws, an 81.1% conversion rate, while Minnesota finished 19-for-27 at 70.4%. The Warriors’ 11-point edge there more than offset Minnesota’s advantage in scoring from the field.

Golden State also finished ahead 52-43 in rebounds. Curry’s eight boards led the visitors, complementing a scoring performance that gave the Warriors a clear individual standout.

Minnesota’s ball movement and second-half production offered positives. The Timberwolves assisted on 80% of their made field goals and outscored Golden State in both quarters after halftime. Ultimately, their 48-point first half left too much ground to recover.

What’s Next for the Warriors and Timberwolves?

Golden State improved to 2-3 overall and 2-2 on the road, while Minnesota fell to 3-2 overall and 1-1 at home. Both Western Conference teams return to action Friday, October 30: the Timberwolves host the LA Clippers at 5:00 p.m. PDT, and the Warriors host the Los Angeles Lakers at 7:00 p.m. PDT. Golden State will look to reach .500, while Minnesota aims to respond after its second loss.

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