- Anthony Edwards drops 30 points as Timberwolves secure 117-110 Game 4 victory over the Warriors.
- Steph Curry remains sidelined with a hamstring injury, missing critical game time.
- Jonathan Kuminga shines off the bench, but Warriors face elimination heading into Game 5.
Anthony Edwards continues to dominate the Western Conference semifinals. He delivered a 30-point performance in the Timberwolves’ 117-110 win over the Warriors in Game 4.
Despite a strong start, the Warriors couldn’t maintain their early lead. This was true even with standout efforts from Draymond Green and Jonathan Kuminga. Kuminga came off the bench and contributed 16 points in the first half, providing a needed spark.
Warriors on the Brink of Elimination as Timberwolves Take Game 4
The Warriors find themselves on the verge of elimination after falling 117-110 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4. With Stephen Curry unable to play due to a hamstring injury, Golden State struggled to keep pace with Anthony Edwards. He erupted for 30 points and six three-pointers. Edwards’ buzzer-beating three to end the first half shifted momentum firmly in Minnesota’s favor. This set the tone for the rest of the game.
Draymond Green stepped up early, aggressively attacking the paint and distributing the ball. He scored eight points in the first quarter and tried to fill the void left by Curry’s absence. Meanwhile, Jonathan Kuminga delivered a crucial spark off the bench, dropping 16 points in the first half. His efforts, however, were not enough to prevent the Timberwolves from closing the gap and taking control.
Jimmy Butler III, who had been the Warriors’ go-to scorer in Curry’s absence, struggled to maintain his offensive rhythm late in the game. Butler’s fatigue was evident. The Timberwolves took advantage by focusing their defense on forcing him into tough shots. Minnesota’s relentless attack kept the Warriors on their heels as the game wore on, inching them closer to a Game 5 elimination.
The Timberwolves now head back to Minnesota with all the momentum, looking to close out the series in Game 5. Meanwhile, the Warriors face a daunting task of staving off elimination without their star playmaker. The absence of Curry has exposed gaps in Golden State’s offensive structure, making Game 5 a do-or-die scenario.
Anthony Edwards’ relentless scoring and the Warriors’ inability to compensate for Steph Curry’s absence have put Golden State on the brink of a premature playoff exit.
“Never stop shooting. I learned that from you this summer.” – Anthony Edwards’ words to Steph Curry encapsulate his fearless performance in Game 4, where he drained six three-pointers and propelled the Timberwolves to a crucial victory.
