Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Prediction: Expect Warriors to win

Minnesota and Golden State have been particularly competitive, with D'Angelo Russell and Andrew Wiggins both playing against their former teams and both having a lot to prove.

The Timberwolves are unstable this season, and not much progress has been seen compared to last season's regular season, although the club got Rudy Gobert. The Wolves are in 10th place in the Western Conference, although they recently posted a five-game winning streak. At times the lack of a good playmaker has been evident. Minnesota players struggle to create scoring chances, and sometimes their shots are poorly prepared and overly hesitant. As for the current roster, Torin Prince and Jordan McLaughlin are on the injured reserve.

The day before, they lost on the road to Charlotte, 108:110. Minnesota controlled the game at first, but after halftime, they stopped shooting from long range, making just 3-of-24 field goal attempts. Nevertheless, the game was tight until the final minute, and the Timberwolves' play was erratic. Anthony Edwards was the most productive player for the Wolves with 25 points. D'Angelo Russell was worth mentioning, as he added ten assists to his 20 points.

The Warriors have won 4 of their last five regular season games, sitting in 11th place in the Western Conference. Steve Kerr noted the team's progress on defense the day before, although the reigning champions are still far from perfect in their half. Klay Thompson's lackluster play has been a headache for Kerr, but he's averaged nearly 25 points in his four previous games. Jordan Poole is still struggling to find his optimal form, and the coach does not trust the young guard. Steph Curry has kept his mark and is 3rd in the NBA in scoring average (31.7 points).

In the last regular season game, the team had no trouble defeating Utah, 129:118. The Warriors outscored their opponent. Golden State played excellently and constantly created scoring chances. Six Warriors players made at least four assists: Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, Draymond Green, Kevon Looney, Jordan Poole, and Donte DiVincenzo. Curry and Thompson made six three-pointers each, while Andrew Wiggins was also good.

Not all Golden State's victories this season have been convincing, but it's clear now that the Warriors have improved. When the Warriors aren't lazy about moving the ball, they can do well, while Minnesota has trouble with their combinational play. With Rudy Gobert on the floor, the Timberwolves don't always have time for the arc, and their current opponent is bound to take advantage of that. Even in Edwards' absence, the Wolves won the last face-off, but the Warriors were also without Thompson and Green at the time.

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