- Matchup: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
- Date: Friday, March 13, 2026
- Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, CA
- Broadcast: Prime Video
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The Golden State Warriors (32-33) will face off against the Minnesota Timberwolves (40-26) this Friday at the Chase Center.
In their previous outing, the Timberwolves suffered a defeat against the Clippers, ending with a score of 153-128. Minnesota achieved an impressive 59.7% shooting from the field (46 of 77) and successfully converted 11 of 25 three-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they hit 25 of 29, resulting in an 86.2% success rate. The Timberwolves gathered 28 rebounds, including 7 on the offensive side, and recorded 32 assists while forcing 10 turnovers and capturing 5 steals. On defense, Minnesota allowed their opponents to shoot 63.4% from the field, as the Clippers made 52 of 82 shots. Los Angeles managed to accumulate 36 assists and made 16 steals, along with 29 rebounds (7 offensive, 22 defensive) and 1 block. The Clippers excelled at the free-throw line, shooting 83.3% by making 30 of 36 attempts, while also hitting 19 out of 37 three-point shots. Both teams finished with 24 fouls.
Anthony Edwards played a pivotal role in this matchup, achieving 64.7% shooting accuracy from the floor and dishing out 5 assists. He logged 35 minutes on the court and collected 2 rebounds, finishing with a total of 36 points on 11 of 17 shooting.
Minnesota is entering this game with an overall record of 40-26 this season. The Timberwolves average 118.6 points per game (6th in the league) and boast a shooting percentage of 48.4%. From beyond the arc, they hit 37.1% of their three-point attempts (916 of 2,472) and convert 74.8% of their free throws. As a team, they secure 44.3 rebounds per game and lead the league with 1,730 assists, ranking 13th in terms of passing efficiency. However, they do average 14.7 turnovers and commit about 21.4 fouls per game.
Defensively, the Timberwolves force an average of 14.9 turnovers each game while conceding 20.8 personal fouls. They sit 12th in the NBA for assists allowed, having recorded 1,724 assists given up for the season. Opponents shoot 46.5% against them (2,741 of 5,891), with Minnesota conceding 43.0 rebounds per game. Their three-point defense allows 36.1% shooting, and they rank 15th in points per game allowed (115.1).
In their last appearance, the Warriors fell to the Bulls with a score of 130-124. Golden State secured 37 defensive rebounds and 12 offensive boards, bringing their total to 49. They committed 12 turnovers but achieved 9 steals during the game. The Bulls recorded 18 fouls, giving the Warriors 18 free-throw attempts, of which they converted 16 for an 88.9% success rate. From three-point range, Golden State successfully made 20 of their 54 shots (37.0%). Overall, the Warriors hit 44 out of 105 field goal attempts, equating to a shooting percentage of 41.9%. Meanwhile, they allowed the Bulls to score 44.6% from the field on 50 of 112 attempts and saw Chicago make 31.9% of their three-point attempts (15 of 47). Golden State’s free-throw performance was 15 of 18 (83.3%). On the boards, the Warriors allowed the Bulls to grab a total of 64 rebounds (20 offensive).
LJ Cryer was a standout performer for the Warriors, registering a shooting percentage of 57.1% by hitting 4 of 7 shots, with 1 rebound and contributing 17 points in his 21 minutes on the court, alongside 2 assists.
The Warriors currently hold a record of 32-33. They commit an average of 19.8 personal fouls per game and convert 80.2% of their free throws. They rank 3rd in the league by averaging 29.2 assists per game but also average 15.4 turnovers per contest. Golden State has scored a total of 7,488 points this year (averaging 115.2 points per game) and registers 43.1 rebounds on average. Offensively, the Warriors’ field goal shooting stands at 45.9%, placing them 25th in the league.
Defensively, Golden State ranks 12th in points allowed per game (114.2) and forces 15.9 turnovers each game while allowing opponents to shoot 47.2% from the field (18th in the league). They concede 35.3% shooting from long-range (826 of 2,340) and allow teams to hit 80.3% of their free throws. Additionally, they permit 26.8 assists and 45.4 rebounds on average, which ranks them 15th and 22nd in the NBA, respectively.
Who do you think will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA showdown against the spread?
Prediction: Choose Golden State
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