Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Player Stats and Box Score (Dec. 12) | 2025-26 NBA Season

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors matched up for the first time this season on Friday. The Timberwolves entered San Francisco riding a strong 15-9 record, while the Warriors were clinging to the eighth spot in the Western Conference at 13-12.

While Anthony Edwards missed the game with a foot injury, Steph Curry marked his comeback after a five-game absence. The Timberwolves started the game with a lineup comprising Bones Hyland, Donte DiVincenzo, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert. The Warriors' starting lineup featured Curry, Pat Spencer, Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler and Quinten Post.

The Steph Curry-Pat Spencer duo looked fluid in their first seven minutes together on the floor. Curry dropped 10 points in the opening quarter, while Spencer chipped in with five as the Warriors trailed 28-27 after the first 12 minutes.

Randle led the Timberwolves' offense with nine points while also dominating the glass with four rebounds in the first frame. Jaylen Clark and Naz Reid combined for six points off the bench to ensure Minnesota holds the lead heading into the second quarter.

Naz Reid continued to hurt the Warriors like he has done numerous times in the past. The former Sixth Man of the Year raced to 14 points on 6 of 8 shooting after two quarters.

The Warriors' shot quality fell a bit in the second quarter, but the hosts found a way to secure a 63-61 lead at halftime. Curry made some tough shots, while Spencer and Post provided the veteran point with much-needed support on the offensive end.

Both teams played excellent basketball in the third quarter, with the Warriors entering the final frame with a 91-88 lead. Curry and Randle both had 25 points, with no team leading by more than six points at any stage of the game.

The Timberwolves executed their game plan imperiously in the clutch and spoiled Curry's exhilarating performance. Minnesota won the final frame 39-29 and recorded a 127-120 win.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Player Stats and Box Score (Dec. 12)

Minnesota Timberwolves

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FGM	FGA	FG%	3 PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	TO	PF	Plus/Minus
Jaden McDaniels	34:46	17	5	5	1	0	8	15	53.3	1	5	20	0	1	0	2	3	3	3	0
Julius Randle	34:05	27	9	6	0	0	7	14	50	2	6	33.3	11	12	91.7	1	8	3	2	0
Rudy Gobert	35:11	24	14	1	2	1	11	13	84.6	0	0	0	2	3	66.7	4	10	0	4	8
Bones Hyland	4:39	3	0	2	0	0	1	1	100	1	1	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	2
Donte DiVincenzo	35:14	21	6	4	0	1	7	15	46.7	4	10	40	3	4	75	2	4	0	4	16
Jaylen Clark	18:41	2	1	2	2	0	1	3	33.3	0	1	0	0	2	0	1	0	0	3	-10
Rob Dillingham	16:34	6	1	0	0	0	3	7	42.9	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	1	2	1	0
Naz Reid	30:21	18	4	7	1	0	7	14	50	3	7	42.9	1	2	50	0	4	0	1	7
Terrence Shannon Jr.	6:29	9	4	3	2	1	3	7	42.9	0	0	0	3	4	75	1	3	2	3	12

Golden State Warriors

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	FGM	FGA	FG%	3 PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	TO	PF	Plus/Minus
Buddy Hield	18:57	6	2	2	0	0	2	4	50	2	4	50	0	0	0	0	2	2	1	3
Jimmy Butler III	36:52	15	8	5	1	0	6	11	54.5	0	2	0	3	4	75	2	6	1	2	-5
Quinten Post	33:11	16	6	3	0	0	5	15	33.3	4	11	36.4	2	2	100	1	5	1	3	-5
Pat Spencer	28:16	12	5	4	2	0	5	13	38.5	2	6	33.3	0	0	0	0	5	2	2	-15
Stephen Curry	32:13	39	5	5	0	0	14	28	50	6	15	40	5	7	71.4	2	3	2	3	-3
De'Anthony Melton	20:12	9	2	1	1	0	2	6	33.3	0	2	0	5	6	83.3	1	1	1	3	4
Moses Moody	22:37	11	4	2	3	0	5	10	50	1	4	25	0	1	0	2	2	0	5	1
Trayce Jackson-Davis	14:41	8	7	1	0	2	3	4	75	0	0	0	2	2	100	3	4	0	1	0
Brandin Podziemski	22:51	2	2	4	0	0	1	4	25	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	2	2	2	-11
Gary Payton II	3:42	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	-2
Gui Santos	6:28	2	1	0	0	0	1	1	100	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	1	1	-2