Golden State Warriors (48-34, seventh of the Western Conference) against Minnesota Timberwolves (49-33, sixth of the Western Conference)
Minneapolis; Thursday, 8:30 p.m.
Betmgm Sportsbook Line: Timberwolves -9.5; Over / Under is 201.5
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West conference second round: Warriors lead series 1-0
Conclusion: The Golden State Warriors visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the West Conference with an advance of 1-0 in the series. The Warriors won the last 99-88 meeting on Wednesday, led by 24 Buddy Hield points. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 23.
The Timberwolves have a 33-19 sheet in the Western Conference matches. Minnesota has a 23-11 sheet when he won the turnover battle and on average 13.7 reversals per game.
The Warriors are 29-23 in conference clashes. Golden State has an average of 113.8 points and outperformed the opponents of 3.3 points per game.
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The Timberwolves on average 15.0 made 3 points per game this season, 1.8 Plus made on average shots than the 13.2 per game that the warriors allow. The Warriors pulled 45.1% in the field, 0.9% lower than 46.0% that the Timberwolves opponents fired this season.
The best performers: Edwards are on average 27.6 points, 5.7 rebounds and 4.5 assists for Timberwolves. Julius Randle is on average 20.2 points in the last 10 games.
Jimmy Butler is on average 17.5 points, 5.4 rebounds and 5.4 assists for the Warriors. Stephen Curry is on average 23.1 points and 5.2 assists in the last 10 games.
Last 10 games: Timberwolves: 7-3, with an average of 110.2 points, 44.5 rebounds, 23.4 assists, 7.1 interceptions and 4.4 blocks per game while pulling 46.2% on the field. Their opponents have an average of 103.2 points per game.
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Warriors: 6-4, with an average of 104.9 points, 39.8 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 9.5 interceptions and 4.9 blocks per game while pulling 43.6% on the field. Their opponents have an average of 102.6 points.
Injuries: Timberwolves: Rob Dillingham: Daily (ankle).
Warriors: Stephen Curry: Daily (ischio-legs).
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The Associated Press has created this story using the technology provided by Data Skrive and Sportradar data.
