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The Golden State Warriors are on the brink of elimination as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals today. Find out how to watch for free.
The Minnesota Timberwolves, up 3 games to 1, can clinch their NBA Western Conference series at home on Wednesday niight.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are up 3-1 entering a Game 5 Western Conference semifinals matchup with the Golden State Warriors.
The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves play Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals in the NBA Playoffs Wednesday at Target Center.
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Minnesota heads into Game 5 leading 3-1 and looking to book its Western Conference finals berth over Golden State at Target Center tonight
One offshoot of the hamstring injury suffered by Warriors star Stephen Curry in Game 1 of the team's sereis vs. Minnesota has been the return to the rotation of much-maligned wing Jonathan Kuminga. After being all but cast out of the Warriors' rotation, Kuminga has had a resurgence, scoring 23 points in Game 4 after posting 30 in Game 3.
The Warriors had the No. 2 pick, but they've indicated over time that James Wiseman was top on their draft board. The Timberwolves picked Edwards out of Georgia, leaving the Warriors with their man, the intriguing center out of Memphis.
The Warriors spent little in acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat and in turn received a chance at NBA Finals.