Minnesota Timberwolves Dominate Warriors 121-110 in Game 5

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 121-110, advancing to the Western Conference finals with a 4-1 series win.

The Minnesota Timberwolves secured a spot in the Western Conference finals by defeating the Golden State Warriors 121-110 in Game 5. After taking a 3-1 lead in the series, the Timberwolves continued their strong form, outplaying the seven-time NBA champions in Minneapolis.

With this win, the Timberwolves advanced to the next round, showcasing their dominance over the Warriors in the series. The Timberwolves' performance marked a significant milestone, highlighting their potential in the playoffs.

The Minnesota Timberwolves wrapped up the series with a 4-1 triumph over the Golden State Warriors. This win advances them to the Western Conference finals for the second consecutive season.

The Timberwolves will face either Denver or Oklahoma City in the Western Conference finals, with the winner advancing to the NBA Finals next month.

The Golden State Warriors' playoff run was hindered by Stephen Curry's injury in Game 1, and they struggled to find offensive rhythm without their star player. The Warriors' lack of fluency was evident as they faced the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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The Timberwolves capitalized on their size advantage and shooting accuracy, taking the lead early in the first quarter and maintaining control for much of the game. This ultimately led to their 121-110 victory over the Warriors.

“We've had a season full of adversity, but as coach said at the end of the regular season - we didn't do anything as far as trades or fire coaches,” Randle said.

“We just stuck together and we got through it together. I'm super proud of our team - everybody has stepped up in some way this year. Now we got to keep it going,”

Warriors coach Steve Kerr attributed their series loss to Stephen Curry's injury, which significantly impacted their team's dynamics. "Once Steph went out, it changed everything for our whole team, but especially for Jimmy," Kerr said, referring to Jimmy Butler.

Kerr believes his team had a legitimate chance to compete for the championship if Curry had stayed healthy. “I know we had a shot, I know we could have gone the distance. Maybe we wouldn't have. Everything in the playoffs is about who stays healthy and who gets hot,” he added.