Warriors Fall Short: Timberwolves take 1-1 Series Lead

The Golden State Warriors hosted the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Chase Center in San Francisco for Game 2 of their playoff series. In a tightly contested matchup, the Timberwolves emerged victorious, winning 102-97 and evening the series at 1-1.

The game was evenly matched in the early going, with both teams scoring 21 points in the first quarter. However, the Timberwolves pulled ahead slightly by the end of the second quarter, trailing only by two points. The Warriors regained momentum in the third quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 31-29. But the Timberwolves’ fourth-quarter surge, scoring 33 points, proved too much for the Warriors to overcome.

Minnesota outscored Golden State 33-24 in the fourth quarter, securing their 5-point victory. Golden State had a strong third quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 31-29, but it wasn’t enough to sustain their lead. The first quarter saw both teams score 21 points each, setting the tone for a closely contested matchup.

The series now shifts back to Minnesota for Game 3 on May 13, 2025, at the Target Center in Minneapolis. The Timberwolves will look to take a commanding 2-1 lead in the series, while the Warriors will aim to regroup and extend their season.