This is a big game for the Warriors, who sit in 10th place in the West - just 1.5 games ahead of the steamrolling Rockets, who have now won 9 of their last ten games. Golden State is 4-6 in that span - Minnesota remains in third place - and are 6-4 in the last ten. One Warrior who seems to have found his game again recently - and who should be accounted for today - is Klay Thompson. He's been moved to the bench and has responded well - averaging 20.1 ppg over those 13 games - nearly 3 points higher than his average as a starter. His replacement - rookie Brandin Podziemski - hasn't fared as well, seeing his scoring average dip by 2 points in his time as a starter. He may be hitting a rookie wall - or perhaps just has had fewer opportunities working with the starters.
The Timberwolves are favored by 4.5 points.
Injury Report:
Golden State - Nothing submitted yet to the league, but in their game Friday night against the Pacers, the Warriors were fully loaded.
Minnesota - Karl-Anthony Towns and Jaylen Clark are Out. Rudy Gobert and Anthony Edwards are Questionable. Naz Reid seems to be fine.
Cheers Froobs and Go Timberwolves!
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