The Golden State Warriors survived a dramatic comeback attempt from the Minnesota Timberwolves, securing a 116-115 win on January 15, 2025. Despite leading by as much as 24 points during the game, the Warriors were forced to fend off a late surge from the Timberwolves, who nearly completed the comeback in the final minutes.
According to Golden State of Mind, Andrew Wiggins played a crucial role in the Warriors’ victory, finishing with 24 points. The veteran forward was especially impactful in the second half, scoring 18 of his points after the break. Wiggins’ scoring helped the Warriors maintain a lead even as the Timberwolves grew more aggressive in their pursuit.
Stephen Curry also contributed significantly to the win, scoring 31 points and recording eight assists. His leadership on the floor, combined with Wiggins’ scoring, allowed Golden State to edge out Minnesota in a tightly contested battle.
Kerr acknowledged that he “doesn’t like” having Curry play such heavy minutes but emphasized that it’s necessary to help the Warriors climb the standings. He explained: “I hate that his [Steph Curry] minutes are creeping up, I don’t like it but we gotta do what we gotta do. Hopefully as we get reinforcements back, we’ll be able to get him back down to that 30-32 mark.” He continued: “Tonight we had to let it rip and he’s got a couple of days before the next game and it was important to get this win,” as reported by NBA Analysis.
The Timberwolves, led by star guard Anthony Edwards, rallied late, narrowing the gap to a single point. However, a few missed opportunities and crucial defensive stops by the Warriors allowed Golden State to escape with the win. Edwards acknowledged the poor start, saying, “The start was bad. We know we got to get better, but I think it’s all about the finish.” He added, “Not like moral victories, but we fought. … We fought, so I’m proud of that,” as reported by Sports Illustrated.
Minnesota’s attempt at a comeback showcased their resilience, but it was ultimately not enough to overcome the Warriors’ offensive firepower. Edwards finished with 26 points, but it was clear that the Timberwolves’ slow start in the first half made it difficult to recover.
Despite their strong lead slipping away, the Warriors remained composed in the final minutes, securing the much-needed victory to strengthen their position in the Western Conference standings.
With this win, the Warriors improve their record and look ahead to their upcoming games, where they will seek to continue their momentum. The Timberwolves, on the other hand, will need to regroup and focus on closing out games more effectively in future matchups.
Both teams are expected to remain competitive throughout the season, and with the performance displayed in this game, it’s clear that they are capable of making noise in the playoffs.