Minnesota faces Golden State with a 4-game winning streak

Associated Press

Minnesota Timberwolves (12-10, ninth in the Western Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (13-9, fifth in the Western Conference)

San Francisco; Sunday, 8:30 p.m. EST

BOTTOM LINE: Minnesota will look to maintain its four-game winning streak when the Timberwolves take on Golden State.

The Warriors are 10-7 against Western Conference opponents. Golden State is fourth in the NBA with 13.0 offensive rebounds per game, led by Kevon Looney who averages 3.6 offensive rebounds.

The Timberwolves are 9-7 in Western Conference play. Minnesota is 4-2 in games decided by fewer than 4 points.

The Warriors’ average of 114.1 points per game is 7.5 points more than the Timberwolves (106.6). The Timberwolves are averaging 110.7 points per game, 1.4 more than the 109.3 allowed by the Warriors.

TOP PERFORMERS: Stephen Curry is averaging 22.6 points, 5.4 rebounds and 6.5 assists for the Warriors.

Julius Randle is averaging 20.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and four assists for the Timberwolves.

LAST 10 GAMES: Warriors: 3-7, averaging 105.5 points, 48.6 rebounds, 28.0 assists, 8.0 steals and 4.5 blocks per game while shooting 42.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 107.6 points per game.

Timberwolves: 6-4, averaging 109.2 points, 43.7 rebounds, 25.3 assists, 9.4 steals and 4.7 blocks per game while shooting 45.6% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 103.4 points.

INJURIES: Warriors: De’Anthony Melton: Out for the season (acl).

Timberwolves: Rob Dillingham: Day to Day (Ankle), Joe Ingles: Day to Day (Soleus).

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The Associated Press produced this story using technology and data from Sportradar provided by Data Skrive.