Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski, center, reacts during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in San Francisco.
NBA: Edwards Helps Timberwolves Take Series Lead Over Warriors
Anthony Edwards delivered a commanding 36-point performance while Julius Randle added 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists in a crucial triple-double, guiding the Minnesota Timberwolves to a hard-fought 102-97 win over the Golden State Warriors on Saturday night. The Game 3 victory in San Francisco handed Minnesota a 2-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals. With Warriors star Stephen Curry sidelined due to a strained hamstring, Jimmy Butler III led Golden State with 33 points in a tense contest. The Warriors trailed just 84-82 late in the fourth quarter before Draymond Green바카라™s two disqualifying fouls within 18 seconds derailed their momentum. Capitalizing on the opening, Minnesota extended their lead with a timely three-pointer from Jaden McDaniels and a crucial three-point play from Rudy Gobert to seal the win.
NBA 2024-25: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) shoots a 3-point basket over Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in San Francisco.
NBA 2024-25: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle, left, knocks the ball away from Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in San Francisco.
NBA 2024-25: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in San Francisco.
NBA 2024-25: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) shoots between Golden State Warriors center Quinten Post, left, and forward Jonathan Kuminga during the first half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in San Francisco.
NBA 2024-25: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dunks over Golden State Warriors center Kevon Looney, bottom, during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in San Francisco.
NBA 2024-25: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards, center, moves the ball between Golden State Warriors guard Brandin Podziemski (2) and forward Jonathan Kuminga during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in San Francisco.
NBA 2024-25: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) dunks during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors in San Francisco.
NBA 2024-25: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga reacts after making a 3-point basket during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in San Francisco.
NBA 2024-25: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Mike Conley, right, tries to knock the ball away from Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga during the second half of Game 3 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in San Francisco.
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