MINNEAPOLIS (Azat TV) – Stephen Curry delivered a stellar 44-point performance, guiding the Golden State Warriors to a 119-114 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center on Wednesday, October 28, 2026. The win marked the Warriors’ second consecutive triumph after opening the season with three straight losses, bringing their record to 2-3 as they prepare to return home.
Playing without injured star Anthony Edwards—who is sidelined for an expected two-month absence due to a knee injury—the Timberwolves struggled to match Golden State’s offensive rhythm in the early stages. Curry capitalized on the defensive adjustments, erupting in the second quarter by scoring 12 straight points, including three three-pointers and a high-arcing floater, to help build a 64-48 halftime lead for the visitors as reported by the Mercury News.
The Turning Point and Defensive Struggles
Golden State extended its lead to as many as 24 points in the second half before Minnesota’s bench unit ignited a fierce comeback in the third quarter. Sparked by energetic minutes from Joan Beringer and Jaylen Clark, the Timberwolves chipped away at the deficit, cutting it to 12 points by the end of the third period and eventually narrowing the gap to just four points with 30 seconds remaining on the clock.
However, persistent foul trouble plagued the hosts throughout the night. The Timberwolves committed 29 personal fouls, sending the Warriors to the free-throw line 37 times, where Curry shot a perfect 16-for-16. According to Canis Hoops, the defensive rotations often left Minnesota scrambling as they attempted to chase the veteran guard around screens, ultimately contributing to the late-game foul accumulation that kept Golden State ahead.
Rookie Standouts and Individual Matchups
Despite the loss, Minnesota rookie Yaxel Lendeborg continued his impressive start to the season, contributing 26 points and eight rebounds. In doing so, Lendeborg joined an elite historical group of players—including Elgin Baylor, Oscar Robertson, Maurice Stokes, Sidney Wicks, and Connie Hawkins—to record at least 100 points, 40 rebounds, and 20 assists in their first five career games.
On the other side, Jonathan Kuminga added 20 points for the Warriors in a competitive wing matchup against Lendeborg. Meanwhile, Warriors veteran Draymond Green anchored the paint and defensive glass, neutralizing Rudy Gobert during key stretches of the contest.
Next Steps
With the road victory secured, the Warriors return to San Francisco with a 2-3 record. They will have one day of rest before opening a six-game homestand on Friday against the Los Angeles Lakers. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves drop to 3-2 as they adjust to an extended period without their primary offensive option in Edwards.