The Golden State Warriors (13-12) host the Minnesota Timberwolves (15-9) at Chase Center in a marquee Western Conference clash that revives last season’s playoff intensity. Golden State, eighth in the West, aims to capitalize on home cooking and Stephen Curry’s anticipated return to extend a 3-2 surge, leaning on perimeter firepower against Minnesota’s top-ranked defense. The Timberwolves, sixth in the conference, counter with Anthony Edwards’ MVP-caliber explosion (28.7 PPG) but face uncertainty with his foot status, testing their road resilience (7-5 away) in a potential trap game. Without Draymond Green, the Warriors’ frontcourt vulnerabilities loom large—expect a high-IQ chess match favoring Golden State’s motion offense in a projected 116-112 Warriors win.
Venue and Game Details
Location: Chase Center, San Francisco, California (capacity: 18,064). The Warriors’ bayside gem has been a rebounding haven this season (7-3 home), with its sleek design amplifying Golden State’s three-point barrages (league-high 15.2 made/gm at home).
Tipoff: 10:00 p.m. ET (7:00 p.m. PT).
Broadcast: NBA TV (national TV), FanDuel Sports Network North (Timberwolves regional), NBC Sports Bay Area (Warriors regional) (TV); NBA League Pass (streaming). Radio: Timberwolves Radio Network (KFAN 100.3 FM) and Warriors Radio Network (95.7 The Game).
Injury Report
Both teams navigate key absences, with Minnesota’s backcourt depth tested and Golden State’s interior thinned by Green’s exit. Edwards’ status is the X-factor. Updates as of December 11, 2025 (5:30 p.m. ET report)—finals drop at 7 p.m.; Curry’s practice signals green light.
Minnesota Timberwolves (15-9)
| Player | Position | Status | Injury | Notes |
| Anthony Edwards | G | Questionable | Right Foot; Soreness | Scored 40 vs. PHX; questionable after recent tweak—monitor for 30+ min if cleared. |
| Mike Conley | G | Out | Right Achilles; Tendinopathy | Missed last three; veteran facilitator (6.2 APG)—est. return Dec 14. |
Golden State Warriors (13-12)
| Player | Position | Status | Injury | Notes |
| Draymond Green | F | Out | Personal Reasons | Excused absence; defensive anchor (1.5 SPG)—impacts switching vs. Edwards. |
| Al Horford | C/F | Out | Right Sciatic Nerve; Irritation | Veteran big out indefinitely; thins frontcourt depth behind Looney. |
| De’Anthony Melton | G | Questionable | Left Hamstring; Strain | Missed two; 3&D wing (1.4 SPG)—GTD after limited practice. |
| Stephen Curry | G | Probable | Left Quad; Contusion/Strain | Practiced fully; 27.9 PPG return boosts offense—no limitations expected. |
Key Player Matchups
Golden State’s spacing (No. 4 in 3PA) exploits Minnesota’s elite defense (No. 1 DRtg), but the Wolves’ length (top-3 in blocks) challenges drives. These duels could swing momentum in a game averaging 228 projected points.
Timberwolves G Anthony Edwards vs. Warriors G Stephen Curry: Edwards (28.7 PPG, 5.2 APG last 10) feasts in isos (50% FG on drives); Curry (probable, 27.9 PPG, 39.1% 3PT) counters with off-ball magic—last H2H, Edwards dropped 30 on Curry’s D, but Steph’s 12 assists dissected MIN’s traps.
Timberwolves C Rudy Gobert vs. Warriors F Jonathan Kuminga: Gobert (13.2 PPG, 12.1 RPG, 2.4 BPG) clogs lanes (team-high 18% block rate); Kuminga (16.8 PPG) attacks rim (62% FG in paint)—GSW yields 48.2 paint PPG without Green, ripe for Gobert’s dominance.
Timberwolves G Mike Conley (if plays) vs. Warriors G Brandin Podziemski: Conley (out, 10.5 PPG, 5.8 APG) sets table; Podziemski (12.5 PPG, 1.2 SPG) harasses vets (holds to 41% FG)—Podziemski’s 21 PTS/7 AST vs. MIN last year highlights breakout.
Timberwolves F Jaden McDaniels vs. Warriors F Andrew Wiggins: McDaniels (11.4 PPG, 1.6 SPG) shadows wings; Wiggins (14.2 PPG) exploits mismatches (48% eFG)—MIN’s 2nd-ranked perimeter D tests Wiggins’ volume.
Matchups favor Golden State’s firepower if Curry plays, but Minnesota’s physicality wears thin rotations.
Team Records and Recent Form
Minnesota holds a slight edge in the standings, but Golden State’s home surge meets the Wolves’ road grit. Warriors face the 11th-toughest schedule; Timberwolves the 7th.
| Team | Record | Conf. Record | Streak | Division Rank |
| Minnesota Timberwolves | 15-9 | 11-6 | L1 | 2nd Northwest |
| Golden State Warriors | 13-12 | 9-7 | W1 | 3rd Pacific |
Recent Form (Last 5 Games)
Minnesota: 3-2. Losses: 108-105 vs. PHX (Dec 8, Edwards 40 PTS in defeat). Wins: 109-106 vs. LAC (Dec 6), 125-116 @ NO (Dec 4), 149-142 OT @ NO (Dec 2), and prior W vs. SAC (Dec 1 est.). Offense: 118.4 PPG; Defense: 110.2 allowed. Dominant on B2B (2-0), but road losses expose turnovers (14/gm).
Golden State: 3-2. Win: 123-91 vs. CHI (Dec 7, Curry DNP but bench erupted). Other results: W vs. POR (Dec 5), L @ DEN (Dec 3), W vs. MEM (Dec 1), L @ LAL (Nov 29). Offense: 115.6 PPG; Defense: 112.8 allowed. 3-2 ATS last 5, thriving post-Curry tweaks.
Warriors’ balance edges Wolves’ streakiness.
Series History
Golden State leads all-time (77-57), but Minnesota swept the 2025 WCF (4-1), ending GSW’s dynasty run. Regular season: GSW 3-1 last year. Games average 226.4 total points, overs 6-4 last 10.
| All-Time Record | Warriors Wins | Timberwolves Wins | Last 10 (2016-2025) |
| Warriors 77-57 | 77 | 57 | Warriors 6-4 |
Notable: MIN’s 117-110 W (May 12, 2025 playoffs); GSW’s 116-115 thriller (Jan 15, 2025). Home teams 7-3 SU last 10; Warriors 5-2 ATS as fave.
Betting Trends
Warriors 13-12 ATS (9-6 as fave); Timberwolves 8-16 ATS (0-4 as dog). Series: Overs 6-4 last 10; road dogs cover 60%.
Game Odds
Minnesota Timberwolves 230.5
Golden State Warriors – 1.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, December 11, 2025
