The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a win, headlined by a euphoric crowd on a Naz Reid towel giveaway evening, to even the season collection towards the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavilers on Friday evening. Now, the Wolves proceed their four-game homestand as they welcome Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
This would be the third and last assembly between the Wolves and Warriors this season, with Minnesota seeking to stay undefeated towards a totally wholesome Western Convention foe.
Recreation Information
- Who: Minnesota Timberwolves (48-22) vs. Golden State Warriors (36-33)
- When: Sunday, March 24 at 6:00 PM CT
- The place: Goal Middle — Minneapolis, MN
- TV: Bally Sports activities North
- Radio: Wolves App, iHeart Radio, KFAN 100.3 FM
- Line: Wolves -2.5 | Whole: 220 (courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Harm Report
Up to date as of Sunday, March 24 at 5:25 PM CT
Minnesota
AVAILABLE:
- Anthony Edwards (left center finger dislocation/sprain)
- Rudy Gobert (left rib sprain)
OUT:
- Jaylen Clark (proper achilles tendon rupture rehab)
- Karl-Anthony Cities (left meniscus tear)
Golden State
No accidents to report
What to Watch For
Containing Curry
To search out the final time the Wolves confronted off towards the Warriors, it’s important to go all the best way again to November 14, simply 10 video games into the 2023-24 season. In that sport, Stephen Curry didn’t play towards Minnesota, however two days earlier, he did — hanging 38 factors on the board on 11-of-25 (44%) from the ground, 5-of-13 (38.5%) from deep, and 11-of-12 from the foul stripe. Golden State’s celebrity guard was the workforce’s solely supply of constant offense that evening within the Bay, as simply three different Warriors tallied double-digit factors (Klay Thompson, Dario Å arić and Jonathan Kuminga) on a mixed 12-of-37 (32.4%) from the ground.
The Wolves ended up profitable that sport, 116-110, however Curry, clearly, gave them points. The long run Corridor-of-Famer is a kind of gamers you’ll be able to’t financial institution on to have a poor day within the offensive workplace. Normally, Steph will file north of 25 factors with out breaking a lot of a sweat, so making it as tough as potential for him to get to his spots is what the opposing teaching workers preaches to their guys.
Most of Golden State’s offense is centered round Curry, along with his splash brother Thompson spacing from deep or working off screens. Steve Kerr and his workers make a residing with handoffs involving Curry, Draymond Inexperienced, Kevon Looney, or every other huge man on the ground. Due to the quantity of defensive consideration that #30 sees each single sport, he must continuously be flying round each with the ball in his palms or not, with a view to get a remotely open shot off. And even when a defender is draped throughout him, likelihood is, Steph will nonetheless bury the shot. In spite of everything, you do not make an NBA-best 3,697 profession 3-pointers with out figuring out how you can make contested makes an attempt.
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As talked about above, by Curry requirements, he didn’t significantly burn the Wolves from deep on November 12. The switching mixture of Jaden McDaniels, Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, and Karl-Anthony Cities restricted the quantity of open appears he bought and took away most of Steph’s airspace. Nonetheless, he was in a position to make use of Minnesota’s overaggressive perimeter protection towards them, navigating contained in the arc, pulling the closest defender into his net, and attending to the free-throw line often.
Beneath are a few of Curry’s stats towards particular person defenders from that evening, courtesy of NBA.com.
- McDaniels: 8:46 minutes | 47.8 partial poss. | 19 factors | 6/13 FG | 2/6 3P
- Rudy Gobert: 1:20 minutes | 7 partial poss. | 9 factors | 3/5 FG | 2/4 3P
- Edwards: 1:11 minutes | 4.9 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/2 3P
- Conley: 0:49 minutes | 3.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/3 FG
- Cities: 0:49 minutes | 7.3 partial poss. | 3 factors | 1/4 3P
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 0:39 minutes | 2.1 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/1 FG
- Naz Reid: 0:15 minutes | 1.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/1 FG
Because the matchup numbers show, McDaniels bought the worst of the Chef Curry expertise, however that’s primarily as a result of he defended him for just about all the sport. Jaden did rack up 5 fouls, however he logged 35 minutes and was accessible to match Curry’s minutes with out having to sit down down for prolonged durations due to foul bother. That in itself was spectacular and refreshing to see, no matter Steph’s stat line, as Slim has had points his whole profession containing artful isolation-heavy guards with out letting his feelings take over and forcing himself to sit down on the bench with early and silly fouls.
On Friday, Jaden restricted Darius Garland to 19 factors on 8-of-21 from the ground and 0-of-6 from deep whereas choosing up only one foul. After all, Curry and Garland can’t be in contrast by way of matchup issue and even play fashion, however McDaniels — who has additionally recorded 41 mixed factors over his final two video games — constructing on that lockdown defensive displaying towards Cleveland and staying accessible for a lot of the evening will most probably win or lose the sport for Minnesota on each ends.
Prioritize the Paint
Golden State has the smallest collective roster within the NBA, as their two tallest gamers are Šarić (6-foot-10) and Looney (6-foot-9). In keeping with Cleansing The Glass, the Warriors permit their opponent to shoot 68% on the rim (seventh highest) and 48.6% in between 4-14 ft (1st highest), however simply 25.3% of their opponent’s complete shot makes an attempt are on the rim (an NBA low). To compensate for an total lack of measurement, Kerr’s squad turns up the strain and tries their finest to wall up and preserve groups out of the paint.
Moreover, the Dubs quit 50.6 factors within the paint per sport (Seventeenth-most). Contemplating they don’t have a real heart, that quantity is spectacular. Once more, it’s only a testomony to their matador perimeter protection and scheming by their Defensive Coordinator, Ron Adams. Nonetheless, of their first assembly towards the Warriors this season, the Wolves outscored them 62-38 within the paint. In consequence, Minnesota recorded an offensive ranking of 116.6 (two factors greater than their season common). However within the second sport, the Wolves solely outscored Golden State 36-34 within the paint, as their offensive ranking got here in at simply 106. Rather a lot went into an total decrease stage of manufacturing on offense for Minnesota in that second matchup, just like the game-altering brawl that unfolded lower than two minutes after tip-off. Nonetheless, there has at all times been a direct correlation between success within the paint and total offensive execution for the Wolves.
On Friday towards the Cavs, Reid bought his first begin alongside Gobert since February 5, 2023. Finch and his workers elected to inject some extra measurement towards Cleveland’s size and need to get inside whereas additionally creating some attention-grabbing offensive units. One in every of which transpired within the first quarter, didn’t manufacture any factors however has critical potential.
Above, we see Edwards and Reid have interaction in what seems to be an abnormal pick-and-pop. Nonetheless, what makes this play distinctive to the Wolves is that they’ve the 7-foot-1 Stifle Tower lurking within the weak-side dunker’s spot. Because the play unfolds, all that transpires is an Ant pull-up over the mismatched Jarrett Allen. The shot smacks off the backboard and clanks off the rim earlier than falling into Allen’s palms. No factors have been recorded, however this play alone has 4 potential choices for a high-quality bucket.
- An Ant mid-range towards a mismatched defender
- A catch-and-shoot three for Naz if his defender over-helps on Ant
- A lob to Gobert if his defender is pressured to get pulled out of the restricted space
- Like in any pick-play, a wide-open nook triple if the protection will get caught sagging
This is not an over-complicated play or one that may make Phil Jackson envious, however it’s one thing the Wolves ought to go to rather more when Reid is on the ground subsequent to Gobert.
Moreover, any direct pick-and-roll between Edwards or Conley and Gobert also needs to be barbeque hen. There must be no cause why Rudy isn’t a major fixture of the offense proper off the leap on Sunday. The Warriors, although they sit at tenth within the Western Convention with their 36-33 file, are a workforce greater than able to working their opponent to the bottom in the event that they get caught sleeping. Far too typically this season, the Wolves have opened video games sluggish and discombobulated on offense. That simply can’t occur this time round. The ball must be contained, and arguably, the easiest way to try this is by penetrating inside and capitalizing on an undersized Golden State frontcourt.
The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a win, headlined by a euphoric crowd on a Naz Reid towel giveaway evening, to even the season collection towards the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavilers on Friday evening. Now, the Wolves proceed their four-game homestand as they welcome Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
This would be the third and last assembly between the Wolves and Warriors this season, with Minnesota seeking to stay undefeated towards a totally wholesome Western Convention foe.
Recreation Information
- Who: Minnesota Timberwolves (48-22) vs. Golden State Warriors (36-33)
- When: Sunday, March 24 at 6:00 PM CT
- The place: Goal Middle — Minneapolis, MN
- TV: Bally Sports activities North
- Radio: Wolves App, iHeart Radio, KFAN 100.3 FM
- Line: Wolves -2.5 | Whole: 220 (courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Harm Report
Up to date as of Sunday, March 24 at 5:25 PM CT
Minnesota
AVAILABLE:
- Anthony Edwards (left center finger dislocation/sprain)
- Rudy Gobert (left rib sprain)
OUT:
- Jaylen Clark (proper achilles tendon rupture rehab)
- Karl-Anthony Cities (left meniscus tear)
Golden State
No accidents to report
What to Watch For
Containing Curry
To search out the final time the Wolves confronted off towards the Warriors, it’s important to go all the best way again to November 14, simply 10 video games into the 2023-24 season. In that sport, Stephen Curry didn’t play towards Minnesota, however two days earlier, he did — hanging 38 factors on the board on 11-of-25 (44%) from the ground, 5-of-13 (38.5%) from deep, and 11-of-12 from the foul stripe. Golden State’s celebrity guard was the workforce’s solely supply of constant offense that evening within the Bay, as simply three different Warriors tallied double-digit factors (Klay Thompson, Dario Å arić and Jonathan Kuminga) on a mixed 12-of-37 (32.4%) from the ground.
The Wolves ended up profitable that sport, 116-110, however Curry, clearly, gave them points. The long run Corridor-of-Famer is a kind of gamers you’ll be able to’t financial institution on to have a poor day within the offensive workplace. Normally, Steph will file north of 25 factors with out breaking a lot of a sweat, so making it as tough as potential for him to get to his spots is what the opposing teaching workers preaches to their guys.
Most of Golden State’s offense is centered round Curry, along with his splash brother Thompson spacing from deep or working off screens. Steve Kerr and his workers make a residing with handoffs involving Curry, Draymond Inexperienced, Kevon Looney, or every other huge man on the ground. Due to the quantity of defensive consideration that #30 sees each single sport, he must continuously be flying round each with the ball in his palms or not, with a view to get a remotely open shot off. And even when a defender is draped throughout him, likelihood is, Steph will nonetheless bury the shot. In spite of everything, you do not make an NBA-best 3,697 profession 3-pointers with out figuring out how you can make contested makes an attempt.
(Editor’s Notice: If you’re studying this on Apple Information, please click on right here so you’ll be able to view embedded movies vital to the evaluation, and revel in the most effective total studying expertise.)
As talked about above, by Curry requirements, he didn’t significantly burn the Wolves from deep on November 12. The switching mixture of Jaden McDaniels, Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, and Karl-Anthony Cities restricted the quantity of open appears he bought and took away most of Steph’s airspace. Nonetheless, he was in a position to make use of Minnesota’s overaggressive perimeter protection towards them, navigating contained in the arc, pulling the closest defender into his net, and attending to the free-throw line often.
Beneath are a few of Curry’s stats towards particular person defenders from that evening, courtesy of NBA.com.
- McDaniels: 8:46 minutes | 47.8 partial poss. | 19 factors | 6/13 FG | 2/6 3P
- Rudy Gobert: 1:20 minutes | 7 partial poss. | 9 factors | 3/5 FG | 2/4 3P
- Edwards: 1:11 minutes | 4.9 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/2 3P
- Conley: 0:49 minutes | 3.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/3 FG
- Cities: 0:49 minutes | 7.3 partial poss. | 3 factors | 1/4 3P
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 0:39 minutes | 2.1 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/1 FG
- Naz Reid: 0:15 minutes | 1.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/1 FG
Because the matchup numbers show, McDaniels bought the worst of the Chef Curry expertise, however that’s primarily as a result of he defended him for just about all the sport. Jaden did rack up 5 fouls, however he logged 35 minutes and was accessible to match Curry’s minutes with out having to sit down down for prolonged durations due to foul bother. That in itself was spectacular and refreshing to see, no matter Steph’s stat line, as Slim has had points his whole profession containing artful isolation-heavy guards with out letting his feelings take over and forcing himself to sit down on the bench with early and silly fouls.
On Friday, Jaden restricted Darius Garland to 19 factors on 8-of-21 from the ground and 0-of-6 from deep whereas choosing up only one foul. After all, Curry and Garland can’t be in contrast by way of matchup issue and even play fashion, however McDaniels — who has additionally recorded 41 mixed factors over his final two video games — constructing on that lockdown defensive displaying towards Cleveland and staying accessible for a lot of the evening will most probably win or lose the sport for Minnesota on each ends.
Prioritize the Paint
Golden State has the smallest collective roster within the NBA, as their two tallest gamers are Šarić (6-foot-10) and Looney (6-foot-9). In keeping with Cleansing The Glass, the Warriors permit their opponent to shoot 68% on the rim (seventh highest) and 48.6% in between 4-14 ft (1st highest), however simply 25.3% of their opponent’s complete shot makes an attempt are on the rim (an NBA low). To compensate for an total lack of measurement, Kerr’s squad turns up the strain and tries their finest to wall up and preserve groups out of the paint.
Moreover, the Dubs quit 50.6 factors within the paint per sport (Seventeenth-most). Contemplating they don’t have a real heart, that quantity is spectacular. Once more, it’s only a testomony to their matador perimeter protection and scheming by their Defensive Coordinator, Ron Adams. Nonetheless, of their first assembly towards the Warriors this season, the Wolves outscored them 62-38 within the paint. In consequence, Minnesota recorded an offensive ranking of 116.6 (two factors greater than their season common). However within the second sport, the Wolves solely outscored Golden State 36-34 within the paint, as their offensive ranking got here in at simply 106. Rather a lot went into an total decrease stage of manufacturing on offense for Minnesota in that second matchup, just like the game-altering brawl that unfolded lower than two minutes after tip-off. Nonetheless, there has at all times been a direct correlation between success within the paint and total offensive execution for the Wolves.
On Friday towards the Cavs, Reid bought his first begin alongside Gobert since February 5, 2023. Finch and his workers elected to inject some extra measurement towards Cleveland’s size and need to get inside whereas additionally creating some attention-grabbing offensive units. One in every of which transpired within the first quarter, didn’t manufacture any factors however has critical potential.
Above, we see Edwards and Reid have interaction in what seems to be an abnormal pick-and-pop. Nonetheless, what makes this play distinctive to the Wolves is that they’ve the 7-foot-1 Stifle Tower lurking within the weak-side dunker’s spot. Because the play unfolds, all that transpires is an Ant pull-up over the mismatched Jarrett Allen. The shot smacks off the backboard and clanks off the rim earlier than falling into Allen’s palms. No factors have been recorded, however this play alone has 4 potential choices for a high-quality bucket.
- An Ant mid-range towards a mismatched defender
- A catch-and-shoot three for Naz if his defender over-helps on Ant
- A lob to Gobert if his defender is pressured to get pulled out of the restricted space
- Like in any pick-play, a wide-open nook triple if the protection will get caught sagging
This is not an over-complicated play or one that may make Phil Jackson envious, however it’s one thing the Wolves ought to go to rather more when Reid is on the ground subsequent to Gobert.
Moreover, any direct pick-and-roll between Edwards or Conley and Gobert also needs to be barbeque hen. There must be no cause why Rudy isn’t a major fixture of the offense proper off the leap on Sunday. The Warriors, although they sit at tenth within the Western Convention with their 36-33 file, are a workforce greater than able to working their opponent to the bottom in the event that they get caught sleeping. Far too typically this season, the Wolves have opened video games sluggish and discombobulated on offense. That simply can’t occur this time round. The ball must be contained, and arguably, the easiest way to try this is by penetrating inside and capitalizing on an undersized Golden State frontcourt.
The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a win, headlined by a euphoric crowd on a Naz Reid towel giveaway evening, to even the season collection towards the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavilers on Friday evening. Now, the Wolves proceed their four-game homestand as they welcome Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
This would be the third and last assembly between the Wolves and Warriors this season, with Minnesota seeking to stay undefeated towards a totally wholesome Western Convention foe.
Recreation Information
- Who: Minnesota Timberwolves (48-22) vs. Golden State Warriors (36-33)
- When: Sunday, March 24 at 6:00 PM CT
- The place: Goal Middle — Minneapolis, MN
- TV: Bally Sports activities North
- Radio: Wolves App, iHeart Radio, KFAN 100.3 FM
- Line: Wolves -2.5 | Whole: 220 (courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Harm Report
Up to date as of Sunday, March 24 at 5:25 PM CT
Minnesota
AVAILABLE:
- Anthony Edwards (left center finger dislocation/sprain)
- Rudy Gobert (left rib sprain)
OUT:
- Jaylen Clark (proper achilles tendon rupture rehab)
- Karl-Anthony Cities (left meniscus tear)
Golden State
No accidents to report
What to Watch For
Containing Curry
To search out the final time the Wolves confronted off towards the Warriors, it’s important to go all the best way again to November 14, simply 10 video games into the 2023-24 season. In that sport, Stephen Curry didn’t play towards Minnesota, however two days earlier, he did — hanging 38 factors on the board on 11-of-25 (44%) from the ground, 5-of-13 (38.5%) from deep, and 11-of-12 from the foul stripe. Golden State’s celebrity guard was the workforce’s solely supply of constant offense that evening within the Bay, as simply three different Warriors tallied double-digit factors (Klay Thompson, Dario Å arić and Jonathan Kuminga) on a mixed 12-of-37 (32.4%) from the ground.
The Wolves ended up profitable that sport, 116-110, however Curry, clearly, gave them points. The long run Corridor-of-Famer is a kind of gamers you’ll be able to’t financial institution on to have a poor day within the offensive workplace. Normally, Steph will file north of 25 factors with out breaking a lot of a sweat, so making it as tough as potential for him to get to his spots is what the opposing teaching workers preaches to their guys.
Most of Golden State’s offense is centered round Curry, along with his splash brother Thompson spacing from deep or working off screens. Steve Kerr and his workers make a residing with handoffs involving Curry, Draymond Inexperienced, Kevon Looney, or every other huge man on the ground. Due to the quantity of defensive consideration that #30 sees each single sport, he must continuously be flying round each with the ball in his palms or not, with a view to get a remotely open shot off. And even when a defender is draped throughout him, likelihood is, Steph will nonetheless bury the shot. In spite of everything, you do not make an NBA-best 3,697 profession 3-pointers with out figuring out how you can make contested makes an attempt.
(Editor’s Notice: If you’re studying this on Apple Information, please click on right here so you’ll be able to view embedded movies vital to the evaluation, and revel in the most effective total studying expertise.)
As talked about above, by Curry requirements, he didn’t significantly burn the Wolves from deep on November 12. The switching mixture of Jaden McDaniels, Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, and Karl-Anthony Cities restricted the quantity of open appears he bought and took away most of Steph’s airspace. Nonetheless, he was in a position to make use of Minnesota’s overaggressive perimeter protection towards them, navigating contained in the arc, pulling the closest defender into his net, and attending to the free-throw line often.
Beneath are a few of Curry’s stats towards particular person defenders from that evening, courtesy of NBA.com.
- McDaniels: 8:46 minutes | 47.8 partial poss. | 19 factors | 6/13 FG | 2/6 3P
- Rudy Gobert: 1:20 minutes | 7 partial poss. | 9 factors | 3/5 FG | 2/4 3P
- Edwards: 1:11 minutes | 4.9 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/2 3P
- Conley: 0:49 minutes | 3.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/3 FG
- Cities: 0:49 minutes | 7.3 partial poss. | 3 factors | 1/4 3P
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 0:39 minutes | 2.1 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/1 FG
- Naz Reid: 0:15 minutes | 1.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/1 FG
Because the matchup numbers show, McDaniels bought the worst of the Chef Curry expertise, however that’s primarily as a result of he defended him for just about all the sport. Jaden did rack up 5 fouls, however he logged 35 minutes and was accessible to match Curry’s minutes with out having to sit down down for prolonged durations due to foul bother. That in itself was spectacular and refreshing to see, no matter Steph’s stat line, as Slim has had points his whole profession containing artful isolation-heavy guards with out letting his feelings take over and forcing himself to sit down on the bench with early and silly fouls.
On Friday, Jaden restricted Darius Garland to 19 factors on 8-of-21 from the ground and 0-of-6 from deep whereas choosing up only one foul. After all, Curry and Garland can’t be in contrast by way of matchup issue and even play fashion, however McDaniels — who has additionally recorded 41 mixed factors over his final two video games — constructing on that lockdown defensive displaying towards Cleveland and staying accessible for a lot of the evening will most probably win or lose the sport for Minnesota on each ends.
Prioritize the Paint
Golden State has the smallest collective roster within the NBA, as their two tallest gamers are Šarić (6-foot-10) and Looney (6-foot-9). In keeping with Cleansing The Glass, the Warriors permit their opponent to shoot 68% on the rim (seventh highest) and 48.6% in between 4-14 ft (1st highest), however simply 25.3% of their opponent’s complete shot makes an attempt are on the rim (an NBA low). To compensate for an total lack of measurement, Kerr’s squad turns up the strain and tries their finest to wall up and preserve groups out of the paint.
Moreover, the Dubs quit 50.6 factors within the paint per sport (Seventeenth-most). Contemplating they don’t have a real heart, that quantity is spectacular. Once more, it’s only a testomony to their matador perimeter protection and scheming by their Defensive Coordinator, Ron Adams. Nonetheless, of their first assembly towards the Warriors this season, the Wolves outscored them 62-38 within the paint. In consequence, Minnesota recorded an offensive ranking of 116.6 (two factors greater than their season common). However within the second sport, the Wolves solely outscored Golden State 36-34 within the paint, as their offensive ranking got here in at simply 106. Rather a lot went into an total decrease stage of manufacturing on offense for Minnesota in that second matchup, just like the game-altering brawl that unfolded lower than two minutes after tip-off. Nonetheless, there has at all times been a direct correlation between success within the paint and total offensive execution for the Wolves.
On Friday towards the Cavs, Reid bought his first begin alongside Gobert since February 5, 2023. Finch and his workers elected to inject some extra measurement towards Cleveland’s size and need to get inside whereas additionally creating some attention-grabbing offensive units. One in every of which transpired within the first quarter, didn’t manufacture any factors however has critical potential.
Above, we see Edwards and Reid have interaction in what seems to be an abnormal pick-and-pop. Nonetheless, what makes this play distinctive to the Wolves is that they’ve the 7-foot-1 Stifle Tower lurking within the weak-side dunker’s spot. Because the play unfolds, all that transpires is an Ant pull-up over the mismatched Jarrett Allen. The shot smacks off the backboard and clanks off the rim earlier than falling into Allen’s palms. No factors have been recorded, however this play alone has 4 potential choices for a high-quality bucket.
- An Ant mid-range towards a mismatched defender
- A catch-and-shoot three for Naz if his defender over-helps on Ant
- A lob to Gobert if his defender is pressured to get pulled out of the restricted space
- Like in any pick-play, a wide-open nook triple if the protection will get caught sagging
This is not an over-complicated play or one that may make Phil Jackson envious, however it’s one thing the Wolves ought to go to rather more when Reid is on the ground subsequent to Gobert.
Moreover, any direct pick-and-roll between Edwards or Conley and Gobert also needs to be barbeque hen. There must be no cause why Rudy isn’t a major fixture of the offense proper off the leap on Sunday. The Warriors, although they sit at tenth within the Western Convention with their 36-33 file, are a workforce greater than able to working their opponent to the bottom in the event that they get caught sleeping. Far too typically this season, the Wolves have opened video games sluggish and discombobulated on offense. That simply can’t occur this time round. The ball must be contained, and arguably, the easiest way to try this is by penetrating inside and capitalizing on an undersized Golden State frontcourt.
The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a win, headlined by a euphoric crowd on a Naz Reid towel giveaway evening, to even the season collection towards the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavilers on Friday evening. Now, the Wolves proceed their four-game homestand as they welcome Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
This would be the third and last assembly between the Wolves and Warriors this season, with Minnesota seeking to stay undefeated towards a totally wholesome Western Convention foe.
Recreation Information
- Who: Minnesota Timberwolves (48-22) vs. Golden State Warriors (36-33)
- When: Sunday, March 24 at 6:00 PM CT
- The place: Goal Middle — Minneapolis, MN
- TV: Bally Sports activities North
- Radio: Wolves App, iHeart Radio, KFAN 100.3 FM
- Line: Wolves -2.5 | Whole: 220 (courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Harm Report
Up to date as of Sunday, March 24 at 5:25 PM CT
Minnesota
AVAILABLE:
- Anthony Edwards (left center finger dislocation/sprain)
- Rudy Gobert (left rib sprain)
OUT:
- Jaylen Clark (proper achilles tendon rupture rehab)
- Karl-Anthony Cities (left meniscus tear)
Golden State
No accidents to report
What to Watch For
Containing Curry
To search out the final time the Wolves confronted off towards the Warriors, it’s important to go all the best way again to November 14, simply 10 video games into the 2023-24 season. In that sport, Stephen Curry didn’t play towards Minnesota, however two days earlier, he did — hanging 38 factors on the board on 11-of-25 (44%) from the ground, 5-of-13 (38.5%) from deep, and 11-of-12 from the foul stripe. Golden State’s celebrity guard was the workforce’s solely supply of constant offense that evening within the Bay, as simply three different Warriors tallied double-digit factors (Klay Thompson, Dario Å arić and Jonathan Kuminga) on a mixed 12-of-37 (32.4%) from the ground.
The Wolves ended up profitable that sport, 116-110, however Curry, clearly, gave them points. The long run Corridor-of-Famer is a kind of gamers you’ll be able to’t financial institution on to have a poor day within the offensive workplace. Normally, Steph will file north of 25 factors with out breaking a lot of a sweat, so making it as tough as potential for him to get to his spots is what the opposing teaching workers preaches to their guys.
Most of Golden State’s offense is centered round Curry, along with his splash brother Thompson spacing from deep or working off screens. Steve Kerr and his workers make a residing with handoffs involving Curry, Draymond Inexperienced, Kevon Looney, or every other huge man on the ground. Due to the quantity of defensive consideration that #30 sees each single sport, he must continuously be flying round each with the ball in his palms or not, with a view to get a remotely open shot off. And even when a defender is draped throughout him, likelihood is, Steph will nonetheless bury the shot. In spite of everything, you do not make an NBA-best 3,697 profession 3-pointers with out figuring out how you can make contested makes an attempt.
(Editor’s Notice: If you’re studying this on Apple Information, please click on right here so you’ll be able to view embedded movies vital to the evaluation, and revel in the most effective total studying expertise.)
As talked about above, by Curry requirements, he didn’t significantly burn the Wolves from deep on November 12. The switching mixture of Jaden McDaniels, Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, and Karl-Anthony Cities restricted the quantity of open appears he bought and took away most of Steph’s airspace. Nonetheless, he was in a position to make use of Minnesota’s overaggressive perimeter protection towards them, navigating contained in the arc, pulling the closest defender into his net, and attending to the free-throw line often.
Beneath are a few of Curry’s stats towards particular person defenders from that evening, courtesy of NBA.com.
- McDaniels: 8:46 minutes | 47.8 partial poss. | 19 factors | 6/13 FG | 2/6 3P
- Rudy Gobert: 1:20 minutes | 7 partial poss. | 9 factors | 3/5 FG | 2/4 3P
- Edwards: 1:11 minutes | 4.9 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/2 3P
- Conley: 0:49 minutes | 3.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/3 FG
- Cities: 0:49 minutes | 7.3 partial poss. | 3 factors | 1/4 3P
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 0:39 minutes | 2.1 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/1 FG
- Naz Reid: 0:15 minutes | 1.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/1 FG
Because the matchup numbers show, McDaniels bought the worst of the Chef Curry expertise, however that’s primarily as a result of he defended him for just about all the sport. Jaden did rack up 5 fouls, however he logged 35 minutes and was accessible to match Curry’s minutes with out having to sit down down for prolonged durations due to foul bother. That in itself was spectacular and refreshing to see, no matter Steph’s stat line, as Slim has had points his whole profession containing artful isolation-heavy guards with out letting his feelings take over and forcing himself to sit down on the bench with early and silly fouls.
On Friday, Jaden restricted Darius Garland to 19 factors on 8-of-21 from the ground and 0-of-6 from deep whereas choosing up only one foul. After all, Curry and Garland can’t be in contrast by way of matchup issue and even play fashion, however McDaniels — who has additionally recorded 41 mixed factors over his final two video games — constructing on that lockdown defensive displaying towards Cleveland and staying accessible for a lot of the evening will most probably win or lose the sport for Minnesota on each ends.
Prioritize the Paint
Golden State has the smallest collective roster within the NBA, as their two tallest gamers are Šarić (6-foot-10) and Looney (6-foot-9). In keeping with Cleansing The Glass, the Warriors permit their opponent to shoot 68% on the rim (seventh highest) and 48.6% in between 4-14 ft (1st highest), however simply 25.3% of their opponent’s complete shot makes an attempt are on the rim (an NBA low). To compensate for an total lack of measurement, Kerr’s squad turns up the strain and tries their finest to wall up and preserve groups out of the paint.
Moreover, the Dubs quit 50.6 factors within the paint per sport (Seventeenth-most). Contemplating they don’t have a real heart, that quantity is spectacular. Once more, it’s only a testomony to their matador perimeter protection and scheming by their Defensive Coordinator, Ron Adams. Nonetheless, of their first assembly towards the Warriors this season, the Wolves outscored them 62-38 within the paint. In consequence, Minnesota recorded an offensive ranking of 116.6 (two factors greater than their season common). However within the second sport, the Wolves solely outscored Golden State 36-34 within the paint, as their offensive ranking got here in at simply 106. Rather a lot went into an total decrease stage of manufacturing on offense for Minnesota in that second matchup, just like the game-altering brawl that unfolded lower than two minutes after tip-off. Nonetheless, there has at all times been a direct correlation between success within the paint and total offensive execution for the Wolves.
On Friday towards the Cavs, Reid bought his first begin alongside Gobert since February 5, 2023. Finch and his workers elected to inject some extra measurement towards Cleveland’s size and need to get inside whereas additionally creating some attention-grabbing offensive units. One in every of which transpired within the first quarter, didn’t manufacture any factors however has critical potential.
Above, we see Edwards and Reid have interaction in what seems to be an abnormal pick-and-pop. Nonetheless, what makes this play distinctive to the Wolves is that they’ve the 7-foot-1 Stifle Tower lurking within the weak-side dunker’s spot. Because the play unfolds, all that transpires is an Ant pull-up over the mismatched Jarrett Allen. The shot smacks off the backboard and clanks off the rim earlier than falling into Allen’s palms. No factors have been recorded, however this play alone has 4 potential choices for a high-quality bucket.
- An Ant mid-range towards a mismatched defender
- A catch-and-shoot three for Naz if his defender over-helps on Ant
- A lob to Gobert if his defender is pressured to get pulled out of the restricted space
- Like in any pick-play, a wide-open nook triple if the protection will get caught sagging
This is not an over-complicated play or one that may make Phil Jackson envious, however it’s one thing the Wolves ought to go to rather more when Reid is on the ground subsequent to Gobert.
Moreover, any direct pick-and-roll between Edwards or Conley and Gobert also needs to be barbeque hen. There must be no cause why Rudy isn’t a major fixture of the offense proper off the leap on Sunday. The Warriors, although they sit at tenth within the Western Convention with their 36-33 file, are a workforce greater than able to working their opponent to the bottom in the event that they get caught sleeping. Far too typically this season, the Wolves have opened video games sluggish and discombobulated on offense. That simply can’t occur this time round. The ball must be contained, and arguably, the easiest way to try this is by penetrating inside and capitalizing on an undersized Golden State frontcourt.
The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a win, headlined by a euphoric crowd on a Naz Reid towel giveaway evening, to even the season collection towards the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavilers on Friday evening. Now, the Wolves proceed their four-game homestand as they welcome Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
This would be the third and last assembly between the Wolves and Warriors this season, with Minnesota seeking to stay undefeated towards a totally wholesome Western Convention foe.
Recreation Information
- Who: Minnesota Timberwolves (48-22) vs. Golden State Warriors (36-33)
- When: Sunday, March 24 at 6:00 PM CT
- The place: Goal Middle — Minneapolis, MN
- TV: Bally Sports activities North
- Radio: Wolves App, iHeart Radio, KFAN 100.3 FM
- Line: Wolves -2.5 | Whole: 220 (courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Harm Report
Up to date as of Sunday, March 24 at 5:25 PM CT
Minnesota
AVAILABLE:
- Anthony Edwards (left center finger dislocation/sprain)
- Rudy Gobert (left rib sprain)
OUT:
- Jaylen Clark (proper achilles tendon rupture rehab)
- Karl-Anthony Cities (left meniscus tear)
Golden State
No accidents to report
What to Watch For
Containing Curry
To search out the final time the Wolves confronted off towards the Warriors, it’s important to go all the best way again to November 14, simply 10 video games into the 2023-24 season. In that sport, Stephen Curry didn’t play towards Minnesota, however two days earlier, he did — hanging 38 factors on the board on 11-of-25 (44%) from the ground, 5-of-13 (38.5%) from deep, and 11-of-12 from the foul stripe. Golden State’s celebrity guard was the workforce’s solely supply of constant offense that evening within the Bay, as simply three different Warriors tallied double-digit factors (Klay Thompson, Dario Å arić and Jonathan Kuminga) on a mixed 12-of-37 (32.4%) from the ground.
The Wolves ended up profitable that sport, 116-110, however Curry, clearly, gave them points. The long run Corridor-of-Famer is a kind of gamers you’ll be able to’t financial institution on to have a poor day within the offensive workplace. Normally, Steph will file north of 25 factors with out breaking a lot of a sweat, so making it as tough as potential for him to get to his spots is what the opposing teaching workers preaches to their guys.
Most of Golden State’s offense is centered round Curry, along with his splash brother Thompson spacing from deep or working off screens. Steve Kerr and his workers make a residing with handoffs involving Curry, Draymond Inexperienced, Kevon Looney, or every other huge man on the ground. Due to the quantity of defensive consideration that #30 sees each single sport, he must continuously be flying round each with the ball in his palms or not, with a view to get a remotely open shot off. And even when a defender is draped throughout him, likelihood is, Steph will nonetheless bury the shot. In spite of everything, you do not make an NBA-best 3,697 profession 3-pointers with out figuring out how you can make contested makes an attempt.
(Editor’s Notice: If you’re studying this on Apple Information, please click on right here so you’ll be able to view embedded movies vital to the evaluation, and revel in the most effective total studying expertise.)
As talked about above, by Curry requirements, he didn’t significantly burn the Wolves from deep on November 12. The switching mixture of Jaden McDaniels, Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, and Karl-Anthony Cities restricted the quantity of open appears he bought and took away most of Steph’s airspace. Nonetheless, he was in a position to make use of Minnesota’s overaggressive perimeter protection towards them, navigating contained in the arc, pulling the closest defender into his net, and attending to the free-throw line often.
Beneath are a few of Curry’s stats towards particular person defenders from that evening, courtesy of NBA.com.
- McDaniels: 8:46 minutes | 47.8 partial poss. | 19 factors | 6/13 FG | 2/6 3P
- Rudy Gobert: 1:20 minutes | 7 partial poss. | 9 factors | 3/5 FG | 2/4 3P
- Edwards: 1:11 minutes | 4.9 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/2 3P
- Conley: 0:49 minutes | 3.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/3 FG
- Cities: 0:49 minutes | 7.3 partial poss. | 3 factors | 1/4 3P
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 0:39 minutes | 2.1 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/1 FG
- Naz Reid: 0:15 minutes | 1.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/1 FG
Because the matchup numbers show, McDaniels bought the worst of the Chef Curry expertise, however that’s primarily as a result of he defended him for just about all the sport. Jaden did rack up 5 fouls, however he logged 35 minutes and was accessible to match Curry’s minutes with out having to sit down down for prolonged durations due to foul bother. That in itself was spectacular and refreshing to see, no matter Steph’s stat line, as Slim has had points his whole profession containing artful isolation-heavy guards with out letting his feelings take over and forcing himself to sit down on the bench with early and silly fouls.
On Friday, Jaden restricted Darius Garland to 19 factors on 8-of-21 from the ground and 0-of-6 from deep whereas choosing up only one foul. After all, Curry and Garland can’t be in contrast by way of matchup issue and even play fashion, however McDaniels — who has additionally recorded 41 mixed factors over his final two video games — constructing on that lockdown defensive displaying towards Cleveland and staying accessible for a lot of the evening will most probably win or lose the sport for Minnesota on each ends.
Prioritize the Paint
Golden State has the smallest collective roster within the NBA, as their two tallest gamers are Šarić (6-foot-10) and Looney (6-foot-9). In keeping with Cleansing The Glass, the Warriors permit their opponent to shoot 68% on the rim (seventh highest) and 48.6% in between 4-14 ft (1st highest), however simply 25.3% of their opponent’s complete shot makes an attempt are on the rim (an NBA low). To compensate for an total lack of measurement, Kerr’s squad turns up the strain and tries their finest to wall up and preserve groups out of the paint.
Moreover, the Dubs quit 50.6 factors within the paint per sport (Seventeenth-most). Contemplating they don’t have a real heart, that quantity is spectacular. Once more, it’s only a testomony to their matador perimeter protection and scheming by their Defensive Coordinator, Ron Adams. Nonetheless, of their first assembly towards the Warriors this season, the Wolves outscored them 62-38 within the paint. In consequence, Minnesota recorded an offensive ranking of 116.6 (two factors greater than their season common). However within the second sport, the Wolves solely outscored Golden State 36-34 within the paint, as their offensive ranking got here in at simply 106. Rather a lot went into an total decrease stage of manufacturing on offense for Minnesota in that second matchup, just like the game-altering brawl that unfolded lower than two minutes after tip-off. Nonetheless, there has at all times been a direct correlation between success within the paint and total offensive execution for the Wolves.
On Friday towards the Cavs, Reid bought his first begin alongside Gobert since February 5, 2023. Finch and his workers elected to inject some extra measurement towards Cleveland’s size and need to get inside whereas additionally creating some attention-grabbing offensive units. One in every of which transpired within the first quarter, didn’t manufacture any factors however has critical potential.
Above, we see Edwards and Reid have interaction in what seems to be an abnormal pick-and-pop. Nonetheless, what makes this play distinctive to the Wolves is that they’ve the 7-foot-1 Stifle Tower lurking within the weak-side dunker’s spot. Because the play unfolds, all that transpires is an Ant pull-up over the mismatched Jarrett Allen. The shot smacks off the backboard and clanks off the rim earlier than falling into Allen’s palms. No factors have been recorded, however this play alone has 4 potential choices for a high-quality bucket.
- An Ant mid-range towards a mismatched defender
- A catch-and-shoot three for Naz if his defender over-helps on Ant
- A lob to Gobert if his defender is pressured to get pulled out of the restricted space
- Like in any pick-play, a wide-open nook triple if the protection will get caught sagging
This is not an over-complicated play or one that may make Phil Jackson envious, however it’s one thing the Wolves ought to go to rather more when Reid is on the ground subsequent to Gobert.
Moreover, any direct pick-and-roll between Edwards or Conley and Gobert also needs to be barbeque hen. There must be no cause why Rudy isn’t a major fixture of the offense proper off the leap on Sunday. The Warriors, although they sit at tenth within the Western Convention with their 36-33 file, are a workforce greater than able to working their opponent to the bottom in the event that they get caught sleeping. Far too typically this season, the Wolves have opened video games sluggish and discombobulated on offense. That simply can’t occur this time round. The ball must be contained, and arguably, the easiest way to try this is by penetrating inside and capitalizing on an undersized Golden State frontcourt.
The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a win, headlined by a euphoric crowd on a Naz Reid towel giveaway evening, to even the season collection towards the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavilers on Friday evening. Now, the Wolves proceed their four-game homestand as they welcome Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
This would be the third and last assembly between the Wolves and Warriors this season, with Minnesota seeking to stay undefeated towards a totally wholesome Western Convention foe.
Recreation Information
- Who: Minnesota Timberwolves (48-22) vs. Golden State Warriors (36-33)
- When: Sunday, March 24 at 6:00 PM CT
- The place: Goal Middle — Minneapolis, MN
- TV: Bally Sports activities North
- Radio: Wolves App, iHeart Radio, KFAN 100.3 FM
- Line: Wolves -2.5 | Whole: 220 (courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Harm Report
Up to date as of Sunday, March 24 at 5:25 PM CT
Minnesota
AVAILABLE:
- Anthony Edwards (left center finger dislocation/sprain)
- Rudy Gobert (left rib sprain)
OUT:
- Jaylen Clark (proper achilles tendon rupture rehab)
- Karl-Anthony Cities (left meniscus tear)
Golden State
No accidents to report
What to Watch For
Containing Curry
To search out the final time the Wolves confronted off towards the Warriors, it’s important to go all the best way again to November 14, simply 10 video games into the 2023-24 season. In that sport, Stephen Curry didn’t play towards Minnesota, however two days earlier, he did — hanging 38 factors on the board on 11-of-25 (44%) from the ground, 5-of-13 (38.5%) from deep, and 11-of-12 from the foul stripe. Golden State’s celebrity guard was the workforce’s solely supply of constant offense that evening within the Bay, as simply three different Warriors tallied double-digit factors (Klay Thompson, Dario Å arić and Jonathan Kuminga) on a mixed 12-of-37 (32.4%) from the ground.
The Wolves ended up profitable that sport, 116-110, however Curry, clearly, gave them points. The long run Corridor-of-Famer is a kind of gamers you’ll be able to’t financial institution on to have a poor day within the offensive workplace. Normally, Steph will file north of 25 factors with out breaking a lot of a sweat, so making it as tough as potential for him to get to his spots is what the opposing teaching workers preaches to their guys.
Most of Golden State’s offense is centered round Curry, along with his splash brother Thompson spacing from deep or working off screens. Steve Kerr and his workers make a residing with handoffs involving Curry, Draymond Inexperienced, Kevon Looney, or every other huge man on the ground. Due to the quantity of defensive consideration that #30 sees each single sport, he must continuously be flying round each with the ball in his palms or not, with a view to get a remotely open shot off. And even when a defender is draped throughout him, likelihood is, Steph will nonetheless bury the shot. In spite of everything, you do not make an NBA-best 3,697 profession 3-pointers with out figuring out how you can make contested makes an attempt.
(Editor’s Notice: If you’re studying this on Apple Information, please click on right here so you’ll be able to view embedded movies vital to the evaluation, and revel in the most effective total studying expertise.)
As talked about above, by Curry requirements, he didn’t significantly burn the Wolves from deep on November 12. The switching mixture of Jaden McDaniels, Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, and Karl-Anthony Cities restricted the quantity of open appears he bought and took away most of Steph’s airspace. Nonetheless, he was in a position to make use of Minnesota’s overaggressive perimeter protection towards them, navigating contained in the arc, pulling the closest defender into his net, and attending to the free-throw line often.
Beneath are a few of Curry’s stats towards particular person defenders from that evening, courtesy of NBA.com.
- McDaniels: 8:46 minutes | 47.8 partial poss. | 19 factors | 6/13 FG | 2/6 3P
- Rudy Gobert: 1:20 minutes | 7 partial poss. | 9 factors | 3/5 FG | 2/4 3P
- Edwards: 1:11 minutes | 4.9 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/2 3P
- Conley: 0:49 minutes | 3.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/3 FG
- Cities: 0:49 minutes | 7.3 partial poss. | 3 factors | 1/4 3P
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 0:39 minutes | 2.1 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/1 FG
- Naz Reid: 0:15 minutes | 1.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/1 FG
Because the matchup numbers show, McDaniels bought the worst of the Chef Curry expertise, however that’s primarily as a result of he defended him for just about all the sport. Jaden did rack up 5 fouls, however he logged 35 minutes and was accessible to match Curry’s minutes with out having to sit down down for prolonged durations due to foul bother. That in itself was spectacular and refreshing to see, no matter Steph’s stat line, as Slim has had points his whole profession containing artful isolation-heavy guards with out letting his feelings take over and forcing himself to sit down on the bench with early and silly fouls.
On Friday, Jaden restricted Darius Garland to 19 factors on 8-of-21 from the ground and 0-of-6 from deep whereas choosing up only one foul. After all, Curry and Garland can’t be in contrast by way of matchup issue and even play fashion, however McDaniels — who has additionally recorded 41 mixed factors over his final two video games — constructing on that lockdown defensive displaying towards Cleveland and staying accessible for a lot of the evening will most probably win or lose the sport for Minnesota on each ends.
Prioritize the Paint
Golden State has the smallest collective roster within the NBA, as their two tallest gamers are Šarić (6-foot-10) and Looney (6-foot-9). In keeping with Cleansing The Glass, the Warriors permit their opponent to shoot 68% on the rim (seventh highest) and 48.6% in between 4-14 ft (1st highest), however simply 25.3% of their opponent’s complete shot makes an attempt are on the rim (an NBA low). To compensate for an total lack of measurement, Kerr’s squad turns up the strain and tries their finest to wall up and preserve groups out of the paint.
Moreover, the Dubs quit 50.6 factors within the paint per sport (Seventeenth-most). Contemplating they don’t have a real heart, that quantity is spectacular. Once more, it’s only a testomony to their matador perimeter protection and scheming by their Defensive Coordinator, Ron Adams. Nonetheless, of their first assembly towards the Warriors this season, the Wolves outscored them 62-38 within the paint. In consequence, Minnesota recorded an offensive ranking of 116.6 (two factors greater than their season common). However within the second sport, the Wolves solely outscored Golden State 36-34 within the paint, as their offensive ranking got here in at simply 106. Rather a lot went into an total decrease stage of manufacturing on offense for Minnesota in that second matchup, just like the game-altering brawl that unfolded lower than two minutes after tip-off. Nonetheless, there has at all times been a direct correlation between success within the paint and total offensive execution for the Wolves.
On Friday towards the Cavs, Reid bought his first begin alongside Gobert since February 5, 2023. Finch and his workers elected to inject some extra measurement towards Cleveland’s size and need to get inside whereas additionally creating some attention-grabbing offensive units. One in every of which transpired within the first quarter, didn’t manufacture any factors however has critical potential.
Above, we see Edwards and Reid have interaction in what seems to be an abnormal pick-and-pop. Nonetheless, what makes this play distinctive to the Wolves is that they’ve the 7-foot-1 Stifle Tower lurking within the weak-side dunker’s spot. Because the play unfolds, all that transpires is an Ant pull-up over the mismatched Jarrett Allen. The shot smacks off the backboard and clanks off the rim earlier than falling into Allen’s palms. No factors have been recorded, however this play alone has 4 potential choices for a high-quality bucket.
- An Ant mid-range towards a mismatched defender
- A catch-and-shoot three for Naz if his defender over-helps on Ant
- A lob to Gobert if his defender is pressured to get pulled out of the restricted space
- Like in any pick-play, a wide-open nook triple if the protection will get caught sagging
This is not an over-complicated play or one that may make Phil Jackson envious, however it’s one thing the Wolves ought to go to rather more when Reid is on the ground subsequent to Gobert.
Moreover, any direct pick-and-roll between Edwards or Conley and Gobert also needs to be barbeque hen. There must be no cause why Rudy isn’t a major fixture of the offense proper off the leap on Sunday. The Warriors, although they sit at tenth within the Western Convention with their 36-33 file, are a workforce greater than able to working their opponent to the bottom in the event that they get caught sleeping. Far too typically this season, the Wolves have opened video games sluggish and discombobulated on offense. That simply can’t occur this time round. The ball must be contained, and arguably, the easiest way to try this is by penetrating inside and capitalizing on an undersized Golden State frontcourt.
The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a win, headlined by a euphoric crowd on a Naz Reid towel giveaway evening, to even the season collection towards the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavilers on Friday evening. Now, the Wolves proceed their four-game homestand as they welcome Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
This would be the third and last assembly between the Wolves and Warriors this season, with Minnesota seeking to stay undefeated towards a totally wholesome Western Convention foe.
Recreation Information
- Who: Minnesota Timberwolves (48-22) vs. Golden State Warriors (36-33)
- When: Sunday, March 24 at 6:00 PM CT
- The place: Goal Middle — Minneapolis, MN
- TV: Bally Sports activities North
- Radio: Wolves App, iHeart Radio, KFAN 100.3 FM
- Line: Wolves -2.5 | Whole: 220 (courtesy of DraftKings Sportsbook)
Harm Report
Up to date as of Sunday, March 24 at 5:25 PM CT
Minnesota
AVAILABLE:
- Anthony Edwards (left center finger dislocation/sprain)
- Rudy Gobert (left rib sprain)
OUT:
- Jaylen Clark (proper achilles tendon rupture rehab)
- Karl-Anthony Cities (left meniscus tear)
Golden State
No accidents to report
What to Watch For
Containing Curry
To search out the final time the Wolves confronted off towards the Warriors, it’s important to go all the best way again to November 14, simply 10 video games into the 2023-24 season. In that sport, Stephen Curry didn’t play towards Minnesota, however two days earlier, he did — hanging 38 factors on the board on 11-of-25 (44%) from the ground, 5-of-13 (38.5%) from deep, and 11-of-12 from the foul stripe. Golden State’s celebrity guard was the workforce’s solely supply of constant offense that evening within the Bay, as simply three different Warriors tallied double-digit factors (Klay Thompson, Dario Å arić and Jonathan Kuminga) on a mixed 12-of-37 (32.4%) from the ground.
The Wolves ended up profitable that sport, 116-110, however Curry, clearly, gave them points. The long run Corridor-of-Famer is a kind of gamers you’ll be able to’t financial institution on to have a poor day within the offensive workplace. Normally, Steph will file north of 25 factors with out breaking a lot of a sweat, so making it as tough as potential for him to get to his spots is what the opposing teaching workers preaches to their guys.
Most of Golden State’s offense is centered round Curry, along with his splash brother Thompson spacing from deep or working off screens. Steve Kerr and his workers make a residing with handoffs involving Curry, Draymond Inexperienced, Kevon Looney, or every other huge man on the ground. Due to the quantity of defensive consideration that #30 sees each single sport, he must continuously be flying round each with the ball in his palms or not, with a view to get a remotely open shot off. And even when a defender is draped throughout him, likelihood is, Steph will nonetheless bury the shot. In spite of everything, you do not make an NBA-best 3,697 profession 3-pointers with out figuring out how you can make contested makes an attempt.
(Editor’s Notice: If you’re studying this on Apple Information, please click on right here so you’ll be able to view embedded movies vital to the evaluation, and revel in the most effective total studying expertise.)
As talked about above, by Curry requirements, he didn’t significantly burn the Wolves from deep on November 12. The switching mixture of Jaden McDaniels, Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, and Karl-Anthony Cities restricted the quantity of open appears he bought and took away most of Steph’s airspace. Nonetheless, he was in a position to make use of Minnesota’s overaggressive perimeter protection towards them, navigating contained in the arc, pulling the closest defender into his net, and attending to the free-throw line often.
Beneath are a few of Curry’s stats towards particular person defenders from that evening, courtesy of NBA.com.
- McDaniels: 8:46 minutes | 47.8 partial poss. | 19 factors | 6/13 FG | 2/6 3P
- Rudy Gobert: 1:20 minutes | 7 partial poss. | 9 factors | 3/5 FG | 2/4 3P
- Edwards: 1:11 minutes | 4.9 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/2 3P
- Conley: 0:49 minutes | 3.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/3 FG
- Cities: 0:49 minutes | 7.3 partial poss. | 3 factors | 1/4 3P
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 0:39 minutes | 2.1 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/1 FG
- Naz Reid: 0:15 minutes | 1.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/1 FG
Because the matchup numbers show, McDaniels bought the worst of the Chef Curry expertise, however that’s primarily as a result of he defended him for just about all the sport. Jaden did rack up 5 fouls, however he logged 35 minutes and was accessible to match Curry’s minutes with out having to sit down down for prolonged durations due to foul bother. That in itself was spectacular and refreshing to see, no matter Steph’s stat line, as Slim has had points his whole profession containing artful isolation-heavy guards with out letting his feelings take over and forcing himself to sit down on the bench with early and silly fouls.
On Friday, Jaden restricted Darius Garland to 19 factors on 8-of-21 from the ground and 0-of-6 from deep whereas choosing up only one foul. After all, Curry and Garland can’t be in contrast by way of matchup issue and even play fashion, however McDaniels — who has additionally recorded 41 mixed factors over his final two video games — constructing on that lockdown defensive displaying towards Cleveland and staying accessible for a lot of the evening will most probably win or lose the sport for Minnesota on each ends.
Prioritize the Paint
Golden State has the smallest collective roster within the NBA, as their two tallest gamers are Šarić (6-foot-10) and Looney (6-foot-9). In keeping with Cleansing The Glass, the Warriors permit their opponent to shoot 68% on the rim (seventh highest) and 48.6% in between 4-14 ft (1st highest), however simply 25.3% of their opponent’s complete shot makes an attempt are on the rim (an NBA low). To compensate for an total lack of measurement, Kerr’s squad turns up the strain and tries their finest to wall up and preserve groups out of the paint.
Moreover, the Dubs quit 50.6 factors within the paint per sport (Seventeenth-most). Contemplating they don’t have a real heart, that quantity is spectacular. Once more, it’s only a testomony to their matador perimeter protection and scheming by their Defensive Coordinator, Ron Adams. Nonetheless, of their first assembly towards the Warriors this season, the Wolves outscored them 62-38 within the paint. In consequence, Minnesota recorded an offensive ranking of 116.6 (two factors greater than their season common). However within the second sport, the Wolves solely outscored Golden State 36-34 within the paint, as their offensive ranking got here in at simply 106. Rather a lot went into an total decrease stage of manufacturing on offense for Minnesota in that second matchup, just like the game-altering brawl that unfolded lower than two minutes after tip-off. Nonetheless, there has at all times been a direct correlation between success within the paint and total offensive execution for the Wolves.
On Friday towards the Cavs, Reid bought his first begin alongside Gobert since February 5, 2023. Finch and his workers elected to inject some extra measurement towards Cleveland’s size and need to get inside whereas additionally creating some attention-grabbing offensive units. One in every of which transpired within the first quarter, didn’t manufacture any factors however has critical potential.
Above, we see Edwards and Reid have interaction in what seems to be an abnormal pick-and-pop. Nonetheless, what makes this play distinctive to the Wolves is that they’ve the 7-foot-1 Stifle Tower lurking within the weak-side dunker’s spot. Because the play unfolds, all that transpires is an Ant pull-up over the mismatched Jarrett Allen. The shot smacks off the backboard and clanks off the rim earlier than falling into Allen’s palms. No factors have been recorded, however this play alone has 4 potential choices for a high-quality bucket.
- An Ant mid-range towards a mismatched defender
- A catch-and-shoot three for Naz if his defender over-helps on Ant
- A lob to Gobert if his defender is pressured to get pulled out of the restricted space
- Like in any pick-play, a wide-open nook triple if the protection will get caught sagging
This is not an over-complicated play or one that may make Phil Jackson envious, however it’s one thing the Wolves ought to go to rather more when Reid is on the ground subsequent to Gobert.
Moreover, any direct pick-and-roll between Edwards or Conley and Gobert also needs to be barbeque hen. There must be no cause why Rudy isn’t a major fixture of the offense proper off the leap on Sunday. The Warriors, although they sit at tenth within the Western Convention with their 36-33 file, are a workforce greater than able to working their opponent to the bottom in the event that they get caught sleeping. Far too typically this season, the Wolves have opened video games sluggish and discombobulated on offense. That simply can’t occur this time round. The ball must be contained, and arguably, the easiest way to try this is by penetrating inside and capitalizing on an undersized Golden State frontcourt.
The Minnesota Timberwolves picked up a win, headlined by a euphoric crowd on a Naz Reid towel giveaway evening, to even the season collection towards the injury-riddled Cleveland Cavilers on Friday evening. Now, the Wolves proceed their four-game homestand as they welcome Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors on Sunday night.
This would be the third and last assembly between the Wolves and Warriors this season, with Minnesota seeking to stay undefeated towards a totally wholesome Western Convention foe.
Recreation Information
- Who: Minnesota Timberwolves (48-22) vs. Golden State Warriors (36-33)
- When: Sunday, March 24 at 6:00 PM CT
- The place: Goal Middle — Minneapolis, MN
- TV: Bally Sports activities North
- Radio: Wolves App, iHeart Radio, KFAN 100.3 FM
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Harm Report
Up to date as of Sunday, March 24 at 5:25 PM CT
Minnesota
AVAILABLE:
- Anthony Edwards (left center finger dislocation/sprain)
- Rudy Gobert (left rib sprain)
OUT:
- Jaylen Clark (proper achilles tendon rupture rehab)
- Karl-Anthony Cities (left meniscus tear)
Golden State
No accidents to report
What to Watch For
Containing Curry
To search out the final time the Wolves confronted off towards the Warriors, it’s important to go all the best way again to November 14, simply 10 video games into the 2023-24 season. In that sport, Stephen Curry didn’t play towards Minnesota, however two days earlier, he did — hanging 38 factors on the board on 11-of-25 (44%) from the ground, 5-of-13 (38.5%) from deep, and 11-of-12 from the foul stripe. Golden State’s celebrity guard was the workforce’s solely supply of constant offense that evening within the Bay, as simply three different Warriors tallied double-digit factors (Klay Thompson, Dario Å arić and Jonathan Kuminga) on a mixed 12-of-37 (32.4%) from the ground.
The Wolves ended up profitable that sport, 116-110, however Curry, clearly, gave them points. The long run Corridor-of-Famer is a kind of gamers you’ll be able to’t financial institution on to have a poor day within the offensive workplace. Normally, Steph will file north of 25 factors with out breaking a lot of a sweat, so making it as tough as potential for him to get to his spots is what the opposing teaching workers preaches to their guys.
Most of Golden State’s offense is centered round Curry, along with his splash brother Thompson spacing from deep or working off screens. Steve Kerr and his workers make a residing with handoffs involving Curry, Draymond Inexperienced, Kevon Looney, or every other huge man on the ground. Due to the quantity of defensive consideration that #30 sees each single sport, he must continuously be flying round each with the ball in his palms or not, with a view to get a remotely open shot off. And even when a defender is draped throughout him, likelihood is, Steph will nonetheless bury the shot. In spite of everything, you do not make an NBA-best 3,697 profession 3-pointers with out figuring out how you can make contested makes an attempt.
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As talked about above, by Curry requirements, he didn’t significantly burn the Wolves from deep on November 12. The switching mixture of Jaden McDaniels, Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, and Karl-Anthony Cities restricted the quantity of open appears he bought and took away most of Steph’s airspace. Nonetheless, he was in a position to make use of Minnesota’s overaggressive perimeter protection towards them, navigating contained in the arc, pulling the closest defender into his net, and attending to the free-throw line often.
Beneath are a few of Curry’s stats towards particular person defenders from that evening, courtesy of NBA.com.
- McDaniels: 8:46 minutes | 47.8 partial poss. | 19 factors | 6/13 FG | 2/6 3P
- Rudy Gobert: 1:20 minutes | 7 partial poss. | 9 factors | 3/5 FG | 2/4 3P
- Edwards: 1:11 minutes | 4.9 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/2 3P
- Conley: 0:49 minutes | 3.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/3 FG
- Cities: 0:49 minutes | 7.3 partial poss. | 3 factors | 1/4 3P
- Nickeil Alexander-Walker: 0:39 minutes | 2.1 partial poss. | 0 factors | 0/1 FG
- Naz Reid: 0:15 minutes | 1.7 partial poss. | 2 factors | 1/1 FG
Because the matchup numbers show, McDaniels bought the worst of the Chef Curry expertise, however that’s primarily as a result of he defended him for just about all the sport. Jaden did rack up 5 fouls, however he logged 35 minutes and was accessible to match Curry’s minutes with out having to sit down down for prolonged durations due to foul bother. That in itself was spectacular and refreshing to see, no matter Steph’s stat line, as Slim has had points his whole profession containing artful isolation-heavy guards with out letting his feelings take over and forcing himself to sit down on the bench with early and silly fouls.
On Friday, Jaden restricted Darius Garland to 19 factors on 8-of-21 from the ground and 0-of-6 from deep whereas choosing up only one foul. After all, Curry and Garland can’t be in contrast by way of matchup issue and even play fashion, however McDaniels — who has additionally recorded 41 mixed factors over his final two video games — constructing on that lockdown defensive displaying towards Cleveland and staying accessible for a lot of the evening will most probably win or lose the sport for Minnesota on each ends.
Prioritize the Paint
Golden State has the smallest collective roster within the NBA, as their two tallest gamers are Šarić (6-foot-10) and Looney (6-foot-9). In keeping with Cleansing The Glass, the Warriors permit their opponent to shoot 68% on the rim (seventh highest) and 48.6% in between 4-14 ft (1st highest), however simply 25.3% of their opponent’s complete shot makes an attempt are on the rim (an NBA low). To compensate for an total lack of measurement, Kerr’s squad turns up the strain and tries their finest to wall up and preserve groups out of the paint.
Moreover, the Dubs quit 50.6 factors within the paint per sport (Seventeenth-most). Contemplating they don’t have a real heart, that quantity is spectacular. Once more, it’s only a testomony to their matador perimeter protection and scheming by their Defensive Coordinator, Ron Adams. Nonetheless, of their first assembly towards the Warriors this season, the Wolves outscored them 62-38 within the paint. In consequence, Minnesota recorded an offensive ranking of 116.6 (two factors greater than their season common). However within the second sport, the Wolves solely outscored Golden State 36-34 within the paint, as their offensive ranking got here in at simply 106. Rather a lot went into an total decrease stage of manufacturing on offense for Minnesota in that second matchup, just like the game-altering brawl that unfolded lower than two minutes after tip-off. Nonetheless, there has at all times been a direct correlation between success within the paint and total offensive execution for the Wolves.
On Friday towards the Cavs, Reid bought his first begin alongside Gobert since February 5, 2023. Finch and his workers elected to inject some extra measurement towards Cleveland’s size and need to get inside whereas additionally creating some attention-grabbing offensive units. One in every of which transpired within the first quarter, didn’t manufacture any factors however has critical potential.
Above, we see Edwards and Reid have interaction in what seems to be an abnormal pick-and-pop. Nonetheless, what makes this play distinctive to the Wolves is that they’ve the 7-foot-1 Stifle Tower lurking within the weak-side dunker’s spot. Because the play unfolds, all that transpires is an Ant pull-up over the mismatched Jarrett Allen. The shot smacks off the backboard and clanks off the rim earlier than falling into Allen’s palms. No factors have been recorded, however this play alone has 4 potential choices for a high-quality bucket.
- An Ant mid-range towards a mismatched defender
- A catch-and-shoot three for Naz if his defender over-helps on Ant
- A lob to Gobert if his defender is pressured to get pulled out of the restricted space
- Like in any pick-play, a wide-open nook triple if the protection will get caught sagging
This is not an over-complicated play or one that may make Phil Jackson envious, however it’s one thing the Wolves ought to go to rather more when Reid is on the ground subsequent to Gobert.
Moreover, any direct pick-and-roll between Edwards or Conley and Gobert also needs to be barbeque hen. There must be no cause why Rudy isn’t a major fixture of the offense proper off the leap on Sunday. The Warriors, although they sit at tenth within the Western Convention with their 36-33 file, are a workforce greater than able to working their opponent to the bottom in the event that they get caught sleeping. Far too typically this season, the Wolves have opened video games sluggish and discombobulated on offense. That simply can’t occur this time round. The ball must be contained, and arguably, the easiest way to try this is by penetrating inside and capitalizing on an undersized Golden State frontcourt.