NBA regular season, the Warriors narrowly defeated the Timberwolves 116-115. The Warriors dominated the first quarter, but later had problems with their offense and defense, allowing the Timberwolves to continuously catch up in points. Fortunately, they managed to stabilize their lead in the final quarter and ultimately won the game.
Two players had outstanding performances throughout the game. Curry was truly helpless in this match, as he faced double teams every time he had the ball. However, when given the opportunity, Curry was able to seize it. He scored 31 points with 8 assists on 10 of 21 shooting, and at the crucial moment, he made a vital three-pointer. In the fourth quarter, he also managed to activate his teammates, giving it his all. Hield also had a big breakout today. Previously, he had been performing poorly, but in this game, he was precise and strong defensively, scoring 18 points with 3 steals and 2 blocks, which was an overachievement for him.
Wiggins, Schroder, Santos, TJD, Moody, Payton, and Looney all had passable performances, each contributing their own value. Wiggins was able to score consecutively during the fourth quarter when Curry was off the court, helping the team stabilize the situation. However, in the last few minutes, Wiggins missed some shots, but he managed to grab a key offensive rebound to assist in the victory. Schroder maintained control of the ball on the court, but in the third quarter, he was targeted and called for three consecutive fouls. Despite this, he scored 12 points on 5 of 11 shooting, which was already quite commendable.
Santos was a pleasant surprise in this game. After joining the starting lineup, he showed great initiative and basketball IQ, accumulating 5 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists, with very comprehensive stats. TJD was also able to secure rebounds, grabbing an impressive 15 rebounds throughout the game. Moody, who had been missing shots previously, saw his shooting percentage improve today. He made several key three-pointers to help stabilize the victory, making him a focal point player.
Payton went 3 for 3, scoring 6 points and grabbing 6 rebounds, with good defense. However, he lacked the threat of a three-point shot, and there were concerns about his key passes, which were issues that arose today. Looney was able to maintain a comprehensive performance, as he could both facilitate plays and grab rebounds, accumulating 4 points, 5 rebounds, and 6 assists, which was already a very comprehensive set of stats.