The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors are set to clash in Game 4 of their Western Conference Semifinals matchup at Chase Center in San Francisco on May 12, 2025, at 7:00 PM PT. The Timberwolves currently lead the series 2-1, looking to take a commanding lead, while the Warriors aim to even the series at home.
Team Breakdown & Key Players
Minnesota Timberwolves (6th Seed, 49-33 Regular Season Record)
- Last Five Games: Win, Win, Loss, Win, Win
- Road Record: 24-17
- Key Players:
- Anthony Edwards – Averaging 25.3 PPG, 9.3 RPG, 5.4 APG in the playoffs, leading the Timberwolves’ offense.
- Julius Randle – A force in the paint, contributing 22.1 PPG, 5.6 APG in the postseason.
- Rudy Gobert – Defensive anchor, averaging 12.4 RPG, 2.1 BPG.
Golden State Warriors (7th Seed, 48-34 Regular Season Record)
- Last Five Games: Loss, Loss, Win, Win, Loss
- Home Record: 22-13
- Key Players:
- Jimmy Butler – Carrying the scoring load in Curry’s absence, averaging 18.4 PPG, 6.8 RPG.
- Jonathan Kuminga – Stepped up in Game 3 with 30 points, providing much-needed offense.
- Draymond Green – Defensive leader, tasked with slowing down Edwards.
Game Analysis & Predictions
- Timberwolves’ Strategy: Minnesota must continue their defensive dominance, limiting Golden State’s perimeter shooting while relying on Edwards and Randle for offensive production.
- Warriors’ Strategy: Golden State needs Butler and Kuminga to step up again, while Draymond Green must contain Edwards. Without Steph Curry, their offense lacks explosiveness.
Game Odds
Minnesota Timberwolves – 5.5
Golden State Warriors 199.5
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Sunday, May 11, 2025
