OAKLAND—The Golden State Warriors won their 11th consecutive game, defeating the Minnesota Timberwolves 115-102 on Saturday, November 26.
Steph Curry led the Warriors with a game high 24 points while grabbing eight rebounds and six assists. Kevin Durant had 28 points, 10 rebounds and five assists; Klay Thompson added 23 points while making four 3-pointers.
Golden State starter Draymond Green did not play due to a bruised left ankle.
Zach LaVine scored 31 points for the Timberwolves, who have lost four of their last five games.
“It’s an All-Star team,” LaVine said of the Warriors. “You’ve just got to go up against them, be confident, and that’s what we are.”
Karl Anthony-Towns had 18 points and nine rebounds while Andrew Wiggins added 16 points. Minnesota’s head coach Tom Thibodeau was complimentary of the Warriors after the game.
“Golden State was a good model for us. They went step by step,” Thibodeau said.
The Timberwolves are 5-11 on the season and will return to Minnesota for a two-game home stand starting with a match up against the Utah Jazz on Monday, November 28.
Golden State is now a league best 15-2 overall and will continue a five-game home stand as they host the Atlanta Hawks on Monday, November 28.
