Anthony Edwards scored 42 points on 13-of-22 shooting, and the Minnesota Timberwolves held off an injury-depleted Golden State Warriors squad 127-117 on March 13, 2026, at Chase Center. Rudy Gobert added 18 points and 9 rebounds for Minnesota, while Brandin Podziemski (25 points) and Kristaps Porzingis (20 points, in his first start for Golden State) led an undermanned Warriors roster that was without Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Jimmy Butler.
- Final Score and Game Summary
- Golden State Warriors vs Timberwolves Match Player Stats — Full Box Score
- Anthony Edwards’ 42-Point Night
- Why the Warriors Were So Short-Handed
- Team Stats Comparison — Shooting, Rebounding, and Bench Scoring
- Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring
- What’s Next for Both Teams
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- Conclusion
- FAQs
Final Score and Game Summary
Minnesota improved to 41-26 with the win, while Golden State fell to 32-34. The Timberwolves snapped a three-game losing skid — a stretch that included a lopsided 153-128 defeat at the Clippers two nights earlier — after a five-game winning streak. For the Warriors, this was a fourth straight loss overall, a fourth straight at home, and their sixth defeat in seven games.
Golden State briefly threatened a comeback in the fourth quarter. A Gui Santos three-pointer followed by a Malevy Leons dunk cut Minnesota’s lead to 109-102 with 8:37 remaining, but the Warriors couldn’t get any closer, and the Timberwolves closed the door from there.
Golden State Warriors vs Timberwolves Match Player Stats — Full Box Score
Here’s the complete player-by-player breakdown from the game.
Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | Shooting |
| Anthony Edwards | 42 | 8 | 5 | 13-22 FG, 12-12 FT |
| Rudy Gobert | 18 | 9 | 2 | 5-5 FG, 8-10 FT |
| Jaden McDaniels | 13 | — | — | — |
| Naz Reid | 12 | 3 | 4 | 5-9 FG |
| Ayo Dosunmu | 12 | — | — | — |
| Bones Hyland | 11 | 1 | 1 | 4-6 FG |
| Julius Randle | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5-11 FG |
| Donte DiVincenzo | 7 | 6 | 1 | 3-9 FG |
| Kyle Anderson | 0 | 5 | 2 | — |
Edwards’ line was the story of the night: a near-flawless night at the free-throw line (12-for-12) paired with efficient volume scoring, plus a well-rounded stat sheet — 8 rebounds and 5 assists to go with the 42 points.
Golden State Warriors Player Stats
| Player | PTS | REB | AST | Shooting |
| Brandin Podziemski | 25 | 10 | 2 | 8-17 FG, 5-10 3PT |
| Kristaps Porzingis | 20 | 4 | 2 | 7-16 FG, 2-5 3PT |
| Gui Santos | 17 | — | — | — |
| De’Anthony Melton | 12 | 2 | 3 | 4-11 FG |
| Gary Payton II | 12 | 3 | 2 | 4-8 FG |
| LJ Cryer | 8 | 2 | — | 2-6 FG |
| Quinten Post | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2-4 FG |
| Pat Spencer | 7 | 2 | 3 | 3-6 FG |
| Malevy Leons | 6 | 2 | 1 | 2-6 FG |
| Al Horford | 3 | — | — | Exited Q1 (calf) |
| Will Richard | 0 | 5 | — | — |
| Seth Curry | 0 | 1 | 1 | Exited 2nd half (thigh) |
Podziemski posted a double-double (25 points, 10 rebounds), and Porzingis added 20 points in a night that mattered for more than just the box score — more on that below.
Anthony Edwards’ 42-Point Night
Edwards’ 42 points came on efficient shooting (13-of-22 from the field) and a perfect trip to the free-throw line, going 12-for-12. It’s the kind of scoring night that shows up in a box score as pure volume, but the surrounding numbers matter too: 8 rebounds and 5 assists mean it wasn’t a one-dimensional performance. With Minnesota’s supporting cast — Gobert’s 18-and-9, McDaniels’ 13 off efficient shooting, and contributions from Reid, Dosunmu, and Hyland — the Timberwolves had enough scoring spread across the roster to hold off Golden State’s late push.
Why the Warriors Were So Short-Handed
Golden State’s box score can’t be read in isolation from its injury report. Stephen Curry missed his 16th straight game (he turned 38 the day after this one) and wasn’t expected back for at least another week. Draymond Green was scratched less than an hour before tipoff with a lower back injury. Jimmy Butler remains out recovering from ACL surgery on his right knee. It marked the seventh time this season Golden State had been without all three players simultaneously.
That absence put Kristaps Porzingis into the starting lineup — his first start since being acquired by Golden State from Atlanta at the trade deadline. It was also the 33rd different starting five the Warriors had used this season, a number that speaks to how disrupted the roster has been. Things got worse as the game went on: Al Horford exited in the first quarter with right calf tightness, and Seth Curry left in the second half with left inner-thigh tightness. Golden State is now 9-18 this season without Stephen Curry, and 5-11 across his current absence.
Team Stats Comparison — Shooting, Rebounding, and Bench Scoring
| Team Stat | Timberwolves | Warriors |
| Field Goals | 46-82 (56.1%) | 39-97 (40.2%) |
| 3-Pointers | 12-30 (40.0%) | 15-48 (31.3%) |
| Free Throws | 23-26 (88.5%) | 24-25 (96.0%) |
| Rebounds | 55 | 45 |
| Assists | 25 | 23 |
| Steals | 6 | 8 |
| Blocks | 5 | 1 |
| Turnovers | 17 | 9 |
| Points in the Paint | 52 | 40 |
| Bench Points | 35 | 40 |
| Biggest Lead | 25 | 3 |
The gap here explains the final margin better than the score alone: Minnesota shot 56.1% from the field against a Warriors defense that had almost no rim protection available, and out-rebounded Golden State 55-45. Golden State actually won the turnover battle and shot a better percentage from the free-throw line, but couldn’t match the Timberwolves’ efficiency from the field or their rebounding edge.
Quarter-by-Quarter Scoring
| Quarter | Timberwolves | Warriors |
| 1st | 31 | 28 |
| 2nd | 38 | 20 |
| 3rd | 31 | 39 |
| 4th | 27 | 30 |
| Final | 127 | 117 |
The second quarter broke the game open for Minnesota, who outscored Golden State 38-20 to take control. Golden State’s best stretch came in the third quarter, when Podziemski and Porzingis combined to keep the Warriors within shouting distance, but Minnesota’s cushion from the first half proved too large to erase.
What’s Next for Both Teams
The Timberwolves closed out a four-game road stretch with a stop at Oklahoma City. The Warriors began a six-game road trip with a visit to the New York Knicks, still waiting on Stephen Curry’s return and hoping their newest addition, Porzingis, could keep producing in an expanded role.
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Conclusion
This game was really two stories in one box score. Anthony Edwards carried Minnesota with a near-perfect scoring night, and the Timberwolves’ depth — Gobert, McDaniels, Reid, Dosunmu, and Hyland all chipping in double-digit or near-double-digit contributions — gave them enough cushion to survive Golden State’s fourth-quarter push. For the Warriors, the number that matters most isn’t in the box score at all: with Curry, Green, and Butler all unavailable, Podziemski and a newly-inserted Porzingis kept the game competitive on shorthanded legs. If you’re tracking this matchup going forward, the roster situation on both sides — especially Curry’s return timeline for Golden State — will shape whatever the next Warriors vs Timberwolves box score looks like.
FAQs
What was the final score of the Golden State Warriors vs Timberwolves match? Minnesota won 127-117 on March 13, 2026, at Chase Center in San Francisco.
Who led all scorers in this Warriors vs Timberwolves game? Anthony Edwards led all players with 42 points on 13-of-22 shooting, adding 8 rebounds and 5 assists.
How many points and rebounds did Rudy Gobert have? Rudy Gobert finished with 18 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 5-of-5 from the field.
Why were the Warriors missing so many players? Golden State played without Stephen Curry (out 16 straight games), Draymond Green (scratched pregame with a lower back injury), and Jimmy Butler (recovering from ACL surgery). Al Horford and Seth Curry also left the game early with injuries.
Was this Kristaps Porzingis’ first start for the Warriors? Yes. It was his first start since being acquired by Golden State from Atlanta at the trade deadline, and he responded with 20 points.
Did Brandin Podziemski record a double-double? Yes — Podziemski finished with 25 points and 10 rebounds.
What was the largest lead of the game? Minnesota’s biggest lead was 25 points; Golden State’s biggest lead was just 3 points, coming early in the game.
What were the team shooting numbers for both sides? Minnesota shot 56.1% from the field (46-82) and 40.0% from three (12-30). Golden State shot 40.2% from the field (39-97) and 31.3% from three (15-48).
