Minnesota faces Golden State, aims to end 5-game skid
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Minnesota faces Golden State, aims to end 5-game skidGolden State Warriors (26-21, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (27-19, seventh in the Western Conference)Minneapolis; Monday, 9:30 p.m. ESTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Timberwolves -7.5; over/under is 232.5BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota comes into the matchup against Golden State after losing five games in a row.The Timberwolves have gone 14-14 against Western Conference teams. Minnesota is fifth in the Western Conference with 33.5 defensive rebounds per game led by Rudy Gobert averaging 7.4.The Warriors are 16-13 in conference games. Golden State is ninth in the Western Conference with 11.0 offensive rebounds per game led by Jimmy Butler III averaging 2.3.The Timberwolves average 14.1 made 3-pointers per game this season, 1.5 more made shots on average than the 12.6 per game the Warriors give up. The Warriors are shooting 46.2% from the field, which equals what the Timberwolves' opponents have shot this season.The teams play for the third time this season. The Warriors won the last matchup 111-85 on Jan. 25. Stephen Curry scored 26 points to help lead the Warriors to the victory.TOP PERFORMERS: Julius Randle is averaging 22.3 points, seven rebounds and 5.5 assists for the Timberwolves. Donte DiVincenzo is averaging 3.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.Brandin Podziemski is scoring 12.2 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Warriors. Curry is averaging 3.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 4-6, averaging 118.0 points, 46.9 rebounds, 26.7 assists, 7.9 steals and 6.0 blocks per game while shooting 48.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.5 points per game.Warriors: 7-3, averaging 123.7 points, 40.5 rebounds, 31.8 assists, 9.9 steals and 4.6 blocks per game while shooting 49.7% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.1 points.INJURIES: Timberwolves: Terrence Shannon Jr.: out (foot).Warriors: Jimmy Butler III: out for season (knee), Jonathan Kuminga: out (knee), Seth Curry: out (back).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Timberwolves face the Warriors on 4-game losing streakGolden State Warriors (25-21, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (27-18, seventh in the Western Conference)Minneapolis; Saturday, 5:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Minnesota enters the matchup with Golden State after losing four straight games.The Timberwolves are 14-13 in conference play. Minnesota scores 120.0 points while outscoring opponents by 4.9 points per game.The Warriors are 15-13 in Western Conference play. Golden State has a 2-3 record in one-possession games.The Timberwolves are shooting 48.4% from the field this season, 1.2 percentage points higher than the 47.2% the Warriors allow to opponents. The Warriors are shooting 46.3% from the field, which equals what the Timberwolves' opponents have shot this season.The teams square off for the second time this season. The Timberwolves won 127-120 in the last meeting on Dec. 13. Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 27 points, and Stephen Curry led the Warriors with 39 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Anthony Edwards is averaging 29.6 points, 5.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists for the Timberwolves. Randle is averaging 23.4 points over the last 10 games.Brandin Podziemski is scoring 12.2 points per game and averaging 4.4 rebounds for the Warriors. Curry is averaging 3.9 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Timberwolves: 5-5, averaging 123.6 points, 47.0 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.7 steals and 6.1 blocks per game while shooting 50.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 116.9 points per game.Warriors: 6-4, averaging 122.8 points, 40.0 rebounds, 31.4 assists, 9.7 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 49.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.9 points.INJURIES: Timberwolves: Terrence Shannon Jr.: out (foot).Warriors: Jimmy Butler III: out for season (knee), Jonathan Kuminga: day to day (knee), Seth Curry: out (back).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Warriors face the Mavericks, aim for 5th straight winGolden State Warriors (25-19, eighth in the Western Conference) vs. Dallas Mavericks (18-26, 12th in the Western Conference)Dallas; Thursday, 7:30 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Golden State will try to prolong its four-game win streak with a victory against Dallas.The Mavericks are 10-18 in Western Conference games. Dallas has a 7-10 record in games decided by 10 or more points.The Warriors have gone 15-12 against Western Conference opponents. Golden State averages 116.9 points and has outscored opponents by 2.9 points per game.The Mavericks are shooting 47.3% from the field this season, 0.2 percentage points higher than the 47.1% the Warriors allow to opponents. The Warriors average 16.4 made 3-pointers per game this season, 4.7 more made shots on average than the 11.7 per game the Mavericks allow.The teams play for the second time this season. The Warriors won the last meeting 126-116 on Dec. 25. Stephen Curry scored 23 points to help lead the Warriors to the victory.TOP PERFORMERS: Cooper Flagg is averaging 18.8 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.1 assists for the Mavericks. Naji Marshall is averaging 16.8 points over the last 10 games.Curry is scoring 27.4 points per game with 3.7 rebounds and 5.1 assists for the Warriors. Jimmy Butler III is averaging 17.0 points and 4.4 rebounds while shooting 53.2% over the past 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Mavericks: 6-4, averaging 115.7 points, 45.3 rebounds, 26.3 assists, 7.6 steals and 4.2 blocks per game while shooting 48.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 112.8 points per game.Warriors: 7-2, averaging 123.6 points, 41.0 rebounds, 31.7 assists, 9.1 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 49.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 114.0 points.INJURIES: Mavericks: Daniel Gafford: day to day (ankle), P.J. Washington: day to day (personal), Dereck Lively II: out for season (foot), Kyrie Irving: out (knee), Dante Exum: out for season (knee), Anthony Davis: out (hand), D'Angelo Russell: day to day (illness).Warriors: Jimmy Butler III: out for season (knee), Al Horford: day to day (injury management), Seth Curry: out (back).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Golden State plays Miami, seeks 4th straight home winMiami Heat (22-20, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (24-19, eighth in the Western Conference)San Francisco; Monday, 10 p.m. ESTBOTTOM LINE: Golden State hosts Miami trying to prolong its three-game home winning streak.The Warriors are 16-6 in home games. Golden State ranks seventh in the NBA with 28.6 assists per game. Draymond Green leads the Warriors averaging 5.3.The Heat are 7-13 on the road. Miami ranks eighth in the NBA with 28.5 assists per game led by Davion Mitchell averaging 7.3.The Warriors are shooting 46.1% from the field this season, 0.1 percentage points higher than the 46.0% the Heat allow to opponents. The Heat score 6.2 more points per game (119.5) than the Warriors allow their opponents to score (113.3).The two teams match up for the second time this season. The Heat defeated the Warriors 110-96 in their last meeting on Nov. 20. Norman Powell led the Heat with 25 points, and Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors with 20 points.TOP PERFORMERS: Stephen Curry is averaging 27.6 points and 4.9 assists for the Warriors. Moses Moody is averaging 2.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.Kel'el Ware is shooting 53.5% and averaging 11.5 points for the Heat. Powell is averaging 3.5 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games.LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 7-3, averaging 120.0 points, 40.8 rebounds, 30.9 assists, 8.8 steals and 4.4 blocks per game while shooting 48.5% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 113.9 points per game.Heat: 5-5, averaging 117.3 points, 44.5 rebounds, 28.5 assists, 9.0 steals and 4.0 blocks per game while shooting 45.0% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 119.5 points.INJURIES: Warriors: Gui Santos: day to day (ankle), Jimmy Butler III: day to day (personal), Seth Curry: out (back).Heat: Jaime Jaquez Jr.: day to day (knee), Tyler Herro: day to day (toe), Davion Mitchell: day to day (shoulder).___The Associated Press created this story using technology provided by Data Skrive and data from Sportradar.
Hornets to retire Dell Curry's No. 30 in MarchCharlotte Hornets great Dell Curry, father of guards Stephen and Seth Curry, is having his jersey retired in March.