The Minnesota Timberwolves persevered Saturday evening in a narrow case against the Golden State Warriors, capitalizing on Draymond Green encourages with 4:38 in the fourth quarter To win 102-97 And take an advance of 2-1 in the western semi-finals.
The Minnesota led by two with less than five minutes to play in the match when Green was called for his sixth fault while Jaden McDaniels attacked the basket.
From there, the Timberwolves pushed their advance to nine to push hot shots late from Buddy Hield and Jonathan Kuminga.
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After another slow departure for the star of Minnesota Anthony Edwards, the goalkeeper came to life in the fourth quarter, reaching three 3 points as part of 13 points in the frame. Edwards finished with 36 points on the 13 out of 28 shot.
The Minnesota took an early advance, but a 9-0 Warriors race equaled the scoring at 21 after a quarter. The two teams kept close things up, Golden State advanced for an advance of 42-40 at halftime.
With Curry sidelined, the usual threat of the warriors beyond the arc was missing. The team reached its first 3-point pointer before the start of the third quarter after shooting 0 out of 5 from the distance in the first half. Golden State finished 10 out of 23, but most of the game, the Warriors depended on domination in painting.
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Before Edwards and the Wolves take control, it seemed that the Jimmy Butler and Kuminga of the Warriors would be the story of the game. The very criticized Kuminga, which sparingly played this series, marked 30 on the bench with three 3 points and six rebounds. The Jimmy qualifiers made an appearance in match 3 with 33 points, 7 rebounds and 7 assists, and also struck two 3 to make a good measure.
But Edwards and Julius Randle had the last laugh. Randle collected 24 points, 10 rebounds and 12 assists, playing with force in the section while Minnesota imposed its will.
After shocking the Timberwolves in match 1 and then be transported in game 2The Warriors returned home with a chance to take the series. But Golden State lost a version of a game, and now may have more questions than answers.
The two teams will return to the Chase Center on Monday for match 4.
