Stephen Curry's 44-point outburst powered the Golden State Warriors to a 119-114 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday night, snapping a 0-3 start. The Warriors' coaching staff exploited Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert's positioning by running high-screen actions with Curry, successfully forcing Gobert into space and exposing Minnesota's defensive struggles. Curry was relentless early, scoring 23 points on 8-of-16 shooting by halftime, including a 31-foot three-pointer that signaled his rhythm.
Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg contributed 26 points and nine rebounds but struggled with seven turnovers. The win follows a 31-point effort against Denver, marking the Warriors' second straight victory after their disastrous opening three-game skid. Despite wobbly moments, Curry finished 16-of-16 from the free-throw line in the fourth quarter, sealing the win.
The team acknowledged room for improvement but celebrated the positive trajectory heading into their upcoming six-game homestand.
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