Stephen Curry missed his second consecutive game for the Golden State Warriors in their conference semifinal game against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Without their star point guard, the Warriors once again struggled to find the rhythm. Minnesota took full advantage of Curry’s absence, using their energy and home-court edge to pull out a hard-fought 102-97 win at Chase Center in Game 3.
Anthony Edwards led the charge with a stellar second-half performance that ultimately tilted the game in Minnesota’s favor. With the victory, the Timberwolves now hold a 2-1 lead in the series.
Anthony Edwards’ Second-Half Dominance Secures Win For The Minnesota Timberwolves
Edwards delivered one of the most impressive performances of the night. He finished the game with 36 points on 13-of-28 shooting, including 5-of-14 from beyond the arc and 5-of-8 from the free-throw line. In addition, he recorded four rebounds and four assists in 44 minutes on the court.
Notably, Edwards scored just eight points in the first half, shooting 3-of-12, but erupted for 28 points on 10-of-16 shooting in the second half. His performance puts him in elite company. Edwards now has the second-most playoff points by a shooting guard before turning 24 years old, trailing only the legendary Kobe Bryant.
ANTHONY EDWARDS TONIGHT:
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 11, 2025
36 POINTS
4 REBOUNDS
4 ASSISTS
44 MINUTES pic.twitter.com/FGW0HeBxOE
Julius Randle had a triple-double night with 24 points, 10 rebounds, 12 assists, and three steals. His playmaking stood out once again as he became the first Timberwolves player in franchise history to post back-to-back playoff games with at least 10 assists.
Click on ‘Follow Us’ and get notified of the most viral NBA stories via Google! Follow Us
Jaden McDaniels contributed 15 points and six rebounds. Rudy Gobert anchored the paint with 13 rebounds and nine points, while Naz Reid added nine points off the bench.
Despite the loss, Jonathan Kuminga gave an outstanding performance for Golden State. He tallied 30 points, six rebounds, three assists, and two blocks while shooting 11-of-18 from the field and 3-of-4 from beyond the arc. Jimmy Butler also made his mark with 33 points, seven rebounds, and seven assists in 43 minutes of play.
Notably, Butler and Kuminga became the first Warriors duo to each score 30 or more points in a playoff game since Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson did so in 2022.
Buddy Hield chipped in 14 points and five assists. Draymond Green struggled to contribute offensively, scoring just two points along with two rebounds and four assists. Trayce Jackson-Davis added seven points and two rebounds in limited action.
