The big picture

Golden State Warriors come in 7th on the ladder; Minnesota Timberwolves are 6th. Only a couple of spots separate them, so there is plenty riding on it.

Golden State Warriors are 6–3 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 117.8 points for and 113 against.

Minnesota Timberwolves are 7–3 in NBA 2026-27, averaging 118.4 points for and 107.7 against.

Form

Golden State Warriors have won five of their last five and most recently beat Miami Heat 120–100.

Minnesota Timberwolves have won four of their last five and most recently beat New Orleans Pelicans 115–109.

Golden State Warriors arrive on a 6-game winning streak.

Minnesota Timberwolves arrive on a 3-game winning streak.

Head to head

These sides have met 96 times on our records since 2001: Golden State Warriors 55, Minnesota Timberwolves 41.

Last time out (2026-27), Golden State Warriors won 119–114 at Target Center.

Biggest margin between these two: Golden State Warriors by 41 points in 2009-10 (146–105).

Players to watch

For Golden State Warriors, watch Stephen Curry (29.9 points a game, 26 rebounds in 2026-27) and Yaxel Lendeborg (21 points a game, 64 rebounds in 2026-27).

For Minnesota Timberwolves, watch Anthony Edwards (33.3 points a game, 19 rebounds in 2026-27) and LaMelo Ball (17.7 points a game, 33 rebounds in 2026-27).

At Chase Center

Golden State Warriors have won 9 of their last 20 at Chase Center.

What the numbers say

On form, ladder and history, Golden State Warriors have the edge.