Timberwolves vs Warriors Match Player Stats, NBA 2024 25: Game 1, Semi Finals, Stats and Preview

By Sayandeep Das

Updated: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 22:55 [IST]

Timberwolves vs Warriors Match Player Stats, NBA 2024 25: The Minnesota Timberwolves, after an impressive first-round performance, prepare to host the Golden State Warriors at Target Center on May 6, 2025, for Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinal showdown. The Timberwolves enter the series on a 3-game winning streak and have home-court advantage, but the Warriors have historically had their number, winning three of the four regular-season meetings this year.

Led by Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert, Minnesota will look to impose their defense-first identity, while Golden State, powered by Steph Curry's offensive brilliance, seeks a bounce-back after dropping their last outing. Both teams are evenly matched, setting up a compelling battle between youth and experience in this best-of-seven series.

Timberwolves vs Warriors Standings

TEAM	W	L	PCT	HOME	ROAD	EAST	WEST	DIV	PF	PA	STRK
Minnesota	49	33	.598	25-16	24-17	16-14	33-19	11-5	114.3	109.3	Won 3
Golden State	48	34	.585	24-17	24-17	19-11	29-23	5-11	113.8	110.5	Lost 1

Timberwolves vs Warriors NBA 24-25 Last 5 Head-to-Head Records:

Date	Home Team	Final Score	Winner	Loser
Jan 15, 2025	Timberwolves	GSW 116–115	Warriors	Timberwolves
Dec 21, 2024	Timberwolves	GSW 113–103	Warriors	Timberwolves
Dec 8, 2024	Warriors	GSW 114–106	Warriors	Timberwolves
Dec 6, 2024	Warriors	MIN 107–90	Timberwolves	Warriors
Mar 24, 2024	Timberwolves	MIN 114–110	Timberwolves	Warriors

Key Takeaways:

Minnesota\'s Momentum: The Timberwolves come into Game 1 riding a three-game winning streak and holding the defensive edge with the lowest points allowed per game among the remaining playoff teams.
Golden State’s Head-to-Head Dominance: The Warriors won 3 out of 4 regular-season matchups, led by Stephen Curry’s consistent 30+ point efforts.
Frontcourt Battle: Rudy Gobert’s interior defense will be tested against Golden State’s movement-based offense, while Draymond Green’s playmaking and defense will be critical in slowing Edwards.
Experience vs Youth: Golden State\'s veteran playoff experience contrasts Minnesota’s youthful explosiveness. Edwards’ ability to carry the scoring load will be vital.
Game 1 Importance: A series-opening win for Minnesota would set the tone, especially at home. But a Warriors road victory could immediately flip home-court advantage.

Timberwolves vs Warriors Team Stats Comparison (2024–25 Season)

Stat	Minnesota Timberwolves	Golden State Warriors
Record (W-L)	49-33 (.598)	48-34 (.585)
Home Record	25-16	24-17
Road Record	24-17	24-17
vs East	16-14	19-11
vs West	33-19	29-23
Division Record	11-5	5-11
Points Per Game	114.3	113.8
Opponent PPG	109.3	110.5
Rebounds/Game	44.3	45.4
Assists/Game	26.1	29.1
Steals/Game	7.98	9.40
Blocks/Game	4.95	4.77
Field Goal %	46.84%	45.09%
Free Throw %	78.87%	76.37%
3-Point FG %	37.72%	36.37%

Timberwolves vs Warriors Stat Leaders:

Category	Minnesota Timberwolves	Golden State Warriors
Points	Anthony Edwards – 27.6	Stephen Curry – 24.5
Rebounds	Rudy Gobert – 10.9	Draymond Green – 6.1
Assists	Julius Randle – 4.7	Stephen Curry – 6.0
Steals	Jaden McDaniels – 1.34	Draymond Green – 1.46
Blocks	Rudy Gobert – 1.44	Draymond Green – 1.03
FG%	Rudy Gobert – 66.86%	Stephen Curry – 44.83%
FT%	Anthony Edwards – 83.67%	Stephen Curry – 93.31%
3PT%	Mike Conley – 40.97%	Stephen Curry – 39.67%

Timberwolves vs Warriors NBA 24-25 Semi Finals Implications

This semifinal series carries significant weight for both franchises. The Timberwolves are seeking their first deep postseason run in decades, while the Warriors are aiming to extend their dynasty with another Finals appearance. A Game 1 win would set the tone and potentially dictate the series outcome — especially if the Warriors can steal one on the road.

Story first published: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 22:55 [IST]