The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves served up one of the most compelling Western Conference matchups of the season when they faced off on Saturday, March 14, 2026, at Chase Center in San Francisco, with tip-off at 6:00 PM PT.
The game lived up to every expectation in this Golden State Warriors vs Timberwolves player stats showdown, with Minnesota pulling away for a commanding 127–117 win over the home side.
Anthony Edwards was nothing short of unstoppable, putting up a masterclass and dominating the match player stats.
The Wolves controlled the first half with particular authority, outscoring the Warriors 69–48 across the opening two quarters to build a lead that Golden State would chase but never truly overhaul.
Golden State made things interesting in the third quarter, dropping 39 points to Minnesota’s 31 and trimming the margin, but the Timberwolves were clinical in the fourth when it mattered, holding off a desperate Warriors rally.
Golden State Warriors vs Timberwolves Player Stats — Individual Performances
| Player | Team | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Edwards | MIN | 42 | 8 | 5 | 59.1% | 44.4% | +10 |
| Rudy Gobert | MIN | 18 | 9 | 2 | 100% | — | +8 |
| Jaden McDaniels | MIN | 15 | 1 | 2 | 66.7% | 33.3% | +7 |
| Naz Reid | MIN | 12 | 3 | 4 | 55.6% | 100% | +5 |
| Ayo Dosunmu | MIN | 12 | 8 | 7 | 55.6% | 50.0% | +5 |
| Donte DiVincenzo | MIN | 7 | 6 | 1 | 33.3% | 16.7% | +11 |
| Kyle Anderson | MIN | 0 | 5 | 2 | 0% | — | -5 |
| Brandin Podziemski | GSW | 25 | 10 | 2 | 47.1% | 50.0% | -6 |
| Kristaps Porzingis | GSW | 20 | 4 | 2 | 43.8% | 40.0% | -8 |
| Gui Santos | GSW | 17 | 3 | 8 | 40.0% | 30.0% | -3 |
| Gary Payton II | GSW | 12 | 3 | 2 | 50.0% | — | -5 |
| De’Anthony Melton | GSW | 12 | 2 | 3 | 36.4% | 40.0% | 0 |
| LJ Cryer | GSW | 8 | 2 | 0 | 33.3% | — | -3 |
| Quinten Post | GSW | 7 | 3 | 1 | 50.0% | 50.0% | -7 |
| Al Horford | GSW | 3 | 1 | 0 | 33.3% | 33.3% | -3 |
Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown
| Period | Golden State Warriors | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Q1 | 28 | 31 |
| Q2 | 20 | 38 |
| Q3 | 39 | 31 |
| Q4 | 30 | 27 |
| Total | 117 | 127 |
Team Statistical Comparison
| Stat | Golden State Warriors | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 40.2% | 56.1% |
| 3-Point % | 31.3% | 40.0% |
| Free Throw % | 96.0% | 88.5% |
| Total Rebounds | 45 | 55 |
| Assists | 23 | 25 |
| Steals | 8 | 6 |
| Turnovers | 9 | 17 |
| Points in Paint | 40 | 52 |
| Bench Points | 40 | 35 |
| Biggest Lead | 3 | 25 |
Match Analysis
Edwards finished with 42 points on an extraordinary 59.1 percent shooting, adding 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and a perfect 12-of-12 from the free-throw line, making him virtually impossible to contain.
Rudy Gobert was a physical force in the paint, shooting a flawless 100 percent from the field on 5 attempts and dragging in 9 rebounds with a commanding plus-8 rating in his minutes.
For the Warriors, Brandin Podziemski was the standout contributor with 25 points and a double-double on 10 rebounds, while Gui Santos showed versatility with 17 points and 8 assists.
Minnesota’s team shooting efficiency of 56.1 percent from the field was the decisive factor — nearly 16 percentage points better than Golden State’s 40.2 percent, a gap that proved insurmountable despite the Warriors’ near-perfect 96 percent free-throw shooting.
The Timberwolves’ biggest lead grew to 25 points, underscoring just how dominant they were for the majority of the contest.
- Anthony Edwards produced one of the individual performances of the NBA season with 42 points on elite shooting efficiency, a true signature display
- Minnesota’s second-quarter blitz of 38 points to Golden State’s 20 effectively killed the game as a competitive contest
- Rudy Gobert’s 100 percent field goal accuracy and physical dominance in the paint exemplified why the Wolves were superior on the interior all night
- Brandin Podziemski’s double-double of 25 points and 10 rebounds was one of the few genuine bright spots for the Warriors on a difficult evening
- Minnesota’s bench contributed 35 points while Golden State’s reserves matched them with 40, suggesting Golden State’s depth held up even as the starters struggled