Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors, NBA 2024-25 Season, Today Match Prediction

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Minnesota Timberwolves

Despite the Golden State Warriors being without their primary offensive threat, Stephen Curry, the Minnesota Timberwolves were unsettled in Game 1. After a strong start in the first quarter, where Rudy Gobert quickly accumulated 6 points and 4 rebounds, Anthony Edwards once again had a slow first half but found his rhythm in the second half, finishing the game with 23 points and 14 rebounds.

Naz Reid provided a spark off the bench with 19 points, connecting on 3 of his 7 attempts from beyond the arc. Julius Randle also contributed 18 points, though he struggled with his field goal shooting (4-for-11) but was highly effective at drawing fouls, going a perfect 10-for-10 from the free-throw line. Rudy Gobert's playing time was limited to 26 minutes, during which he scored 9 points, grabbed 11 rebounds, and blocked 3 shots.

The Timberwolves will likely focus on attacking the paint more in Game 2, with Gobert expected to have increased offensive opportunities. We predict his total points to be over 9.5 at odds of -125 and his total rebounds to be over 10.5 at odds of -132. Another player prop to consider is Anthony Edwards' effectiveness on the defensive glass, and we predict his combined points and rebounds to be over 34.5 at odds of -125.

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Golden State Warriors

The Golden State Warriors have gotten off to a solid start in the Western Conference Semifinals, outplaying the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 99-88 victory in Game 1, despite Steph Curry missing the majority of the contest. Curry, who is sidelined with a hamstring injury, will be re-evaluated next week, creating a significant void in the Warriors' offensive attack.

In Game 1, Buddy Hield once again led the scoring effort with 24 points and 8 rebounds, shooting an efficient 5-for-8 from beyond the arc. Draymond Green was sharp from three-point range, connecting on 4 triples en route to finishing with 18 points, 8 rebounds, and 6 assists. For the Timberwolves, Jimmy Butler recorded a double-double with 20 points and 11 rebounds, also contributing 8 assists.

Gary Payton is expected to step into the starting lineup in place of Curry for Game 2, while Jonathan Kuminga is anticipated to see an increase in his playing time after scoring 7 points in 13 minutes in Game 1. The Warriors' offensive strategy heavily emphasizes quick ball movement and three-point shooting. They knocked down an impressive 18 three-pointers in Game 1 compared to the Timberwolves' 5. Defensively, they have excelled at securing offensive rebounds and forcing turnovers.

Jimmy Butler will need to shoulder a larger offensive burden for the Warriors. He has scored over 25 points in two of his last five games and has pulled down 8 or more rebounds in four of those contests. Our player props for Jimmy Butler are set at over 24.5 points with odds of -125 and over 7.5 rebounds with odds of +105.

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Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Match Prediction & Analysis

The Golden State Warriors stunned the home team, Minnesota Timberwolves, with a dominant 99-88 victory in Game 1, seizing an early 1-0 series lead. The Timberwolves struggled with lackluster shooting and lacked consistent offensive production in the second and third quarters, ultimately costing them the game.

The Warriors and Timberwolves faced off five times this season, with the Warriors holding a commanding 4-1 head-to-head record. In those matchups, Golden State averaged 107 points per game while limiting Minnesota to 105 points per game. All eyes will be on Anthony Edwards, who has averaged 25.4 points per game against the Warriors this season.

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