In a striking matchup on January 26, 2026, the Minnesota Timberwolves triumphed over the Golden State Warriors with a score of 108-83, showcasing a game that was notably devoid of several key players.
Rudy Gobert made significant contributions to the Timberwolves, scoring 15 points and securing 17 rebounds. The absence of star players was palpable, as the Warriors were missing their starting lineup, including the renowned Stephen Curry, who is nursing a knee injury, and Draymond Green, sidelined due to back issues. Moreover, Minnesota's own Anthony Edwards was a last-minute withdrawal, opting to rest his troublesome right foot injury, further diminishing the game's star power.
In terms of scoring, Julius Randle emerged as the leading scorer for Minnesota, contributing 18 points, while Bones Hyland added 17 points to the scoreboard. Naz Reid and Donte DiVincenzo each recorded 15 points, helping the Timberwolves break a frustrating five-game losing streak—their longest since December 2022.
For the Warriors, Quinten Post topped the team with 13 points, followed closely by Brandin Podziemski, who not only scored 12 points but also grabbed seven rebounds. Gui Santos rounded out the scoring for Golden State with 11 points and 10 rebounds, although the team struggled significantly from beyond the arc, managing only 23.1% shooting on 3-pointers, which is the lowest they have recorded this season.
This game unfolded just a day after the Warriors had halted Minnesota's impressive streak of scoring at least 100 points in 103 consecutive games—a record that stands as the third-longest in NBA history. Despite a rocky start, where the Timberwolves missed 10 of their first 12 shots and fell behind early with a 16-8 deficit, they managed to regain momentum. A critical turning point came with a powerful 21-4 run that allowed Minnesota to pull ahead, with Randle scoring 10 of those points, culminating in a 53-38 lead at halftime.
Looking ahead, the Warriors will be traveling to Utah for their next game on Wednesday, while the Timberwolves are set to face off against the Mavericks in Dallas on the same day.
