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Minnesota Timberwolves Clinch Western Conference Second-Round Series, Advance to Conference Finals

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The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 121-110 win over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 of their Western Conference second-round playoff series, clinching the series 4-1. With the victory, the Timberwolves advanced to the conference finals, where they will face the winner of the series between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Denver Nuggets. Julius Randle led Minnesota with 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting, and Anthony Edwards added 22 points and 12 assists. The Timberwolves held a 25-point lead late in the third quarter, with Randle making a running layup to give his team a 93-68 edge.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Minnesota Timberwolves won the Western Conference second-round playoff series 4-1, defeating the Golden State Warriors 121-110 in Game 5.
  • Julius Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting, while Anthony Edwards added 22 points and 12 assists.
  • The Timberwolves held a 25-point lead late in the third quarter, with Randle making a running layup to give his team a 93-68 edge.
  • The Golden State Warriors dropped their fourth straight game without Stephen Curry, who was injured in the series opener.
  • Warriors coach Steve Kerr praised his team's resilience and determination, saying "It was a fight...they battled the whole way through."
  • Minnesota's head coach Chris Finch said, "The team has come together at the right time and is playing its best basketball."
  • The Timberwolves shot 62.8 percent (49 of 78) overall and 41.9 percent (13 of 31) from beyond the arc, while the Warriors shot 43.3 percent (39 of 90) from the field and 28.2 percent (11 of 39) from 3-point range.

Statistics:

  • Minnesota's Julius Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting in Game 5.
  • Anthony Edwards added 22 points and 12 assists for the Timberwolves.
  • The Warriors' Brandin Podziemski scored 28 points on 11-for-19 shooting, while Jonathan Kuminga added 26 points off the bench.
  • The Golden State Warriors were 0-4 without Stephen Curry in the series.
  • The Minneapolis Final Three-Point shot percentage was 48% for the Timberwolves vs. 35% for the Warriors.

Sources:

  • Ellen Schmidt/Getty Images via AFP
  • "Warriors drop 4th straight without Curry" The Athletic 14 May 2025
  • Chris Finch, Coach, Minnesota Timberwolves.

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