Golden State Warriors vs Timberwolves Match Player Stats

Golden State Warriors vs Timberwolves match player stats from the May 14, 2025 Western Conference Semifinals Game 5 tell a clear story: Minnesota defeated Golden State 121-110 at Target Center and closed the series 4-1. Julius Randle led all scorers with 29 points, while Brandin Podziemski scored a playoff career-high 28 for the Warriors. Jonathan Kuminga added 26 points off the bench, but Minnesota’s superior shooting, passing, interior scoring, and overall offensive balance proved decisive.

The game is especially useful to study because the final score alone does not explain why Minnesota controlled most of the night. The Timberwolves shot 62.8% from the field, recorded 36 assists, and scored 72 points in the paint. Golden State eventually produced 38 fourth-quarter points, but Minnesota had already built enough separation to protect its lead and advance to the Western Conference Finals.

Game Overview

The matchup was Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors. Minnesota entered the game with a 3-1 series lead and needed one more victory to eliminate Golden State.

The Warriors had opened the series with a Game 1 victory, but Minnesota responded by winning the next four games. Game 5 therefore became a closeout opportunity for the Timberwolves and a must-win contest for Golden State.

Game Details

Category	Detail
Match	Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves
Competition	NBA Playoffs, Western Conference Semifinals
Game	Game 5
Date	May 14, 2025
Venue	Target Center
Location	Minneapolis, Minnesota
Attendance	19,395
Final Score	Timberwolves 121, Warriors 110
Series Result	Minnesota won 4-1
Warriors Record	48-34
Timberwolves Record	49-33

For viewers in Pakistan, the game took place during the early morning hours of May 15, while the official game date in Minneapolis was May 14.

Golden State Warriors vs Timberwolves Match Player Stats: Team Comparison

The most important difference between the teams was efficiency.

Golden State attempted 90 field goals and made 39. Minnesota attempted only 78 shots but converted 49. That meant the Timberwolves generated substantially more production from each field-goal attempt.

Team	FG	FG%	3PT	3PT%	FT	REB	AST	TO	STL	BLK
Warriors	39-90	43.3%	11-39	28.2%	21-30	40	21	17	14	1
Timberwolves	49-78	62.8%	13-31	41.9%	10-15	39	36	20	11	4

The field-goal difference is particularly striking. Minnesota made 10 more field goals despite taking 12 fewer attempts.

Golden State’s three-point volume was higher, with 39 attempts compared with Minnesota’s 31, but the Warriors converted only 11 of them. Minnesota made 13 threes at a significantly better rate.

The Timberwolves also dominated the two-point area. According to the official game summary, Minnesota shot 36-for-47 on two-point attempts, which works out to roughly 76.6%. That interior efficiency helped explain why the Timberwolves could maintain control even when Golden State mounted a late comeback.

Quarter-by-Quarter Breakdown

Minnesota established control immediately.

Quarter	Warriors	Timberwolves	Margin
Q1	23	30	Minnesota +7
Q2	24	32	Minnesota +8
Q3	25	31	Minnesota +6
Q4	38	28	Golden State +10
Final	110	121	Minnesota +11

The Warriors won the fourth quarter 38-28, but that rally arrived too late.

Minnesota led 30-23 after the opening quarter and extended the advantage to 62-47 by halftime. The third quarter made the situation even more difficult for Golden State because the Timberwolves continued to score efficiently while protecting their advantage.

The Warriors did not stop competing. Their 38-point fourth quarter reduced the deficit and briefly made the game more competitive. However, Minnesota had already created a substantial cushion.

Minnesota’s largest lead was 25 points. The Timberwolves ultimately had enough offensive efficiency to withstand Golden State’s late push.

Julius Randle Leads Minnesota

Julius Randle was the leading scorer in the game, finishing with 29 points.

His shooting line was one of the clearest indicators of Minnesota’s offensive control:

• 29 points
• 13-for-18 field goals
• 2-for-6 from three-point range
• 1-for-1 at the free-throw line
• 8 rebounds
• 5 assists
• 5 turnovers
• +4 plus/minus
• 42:30 of playing time

Randle converted 13 of his 18 field-goal attempts, good for 72.2%.

What makes the performance especially important is that he did not need a huge number of attempts to become the game’s leading scorer. He combined efficient finishing with rebounding and playmaking responsibilities.

His five assists also show that his influence was not limited to scoring. Minnesota could use him as a primary offensive decision-maker while Anthony Edwards and Mike Conley handled additional creation duties.

Anthony Edwards Controls the Game as a Playmaker

Anthony Edwards scored 22 points, but his 12 assists may have been even more important.

His final line:

• 22 points
• 8-for-15 field goals
• 5-for-9 from three
• 1-for-2 free throws
• 7 rebounds
• 12 assists
• 7 turnovers
• 1 steal
• 3 blocks
• +20 plus/minus
• 41:09 played

Edwards shot 53.3% from the field and 55.6% from three.

The 12 assists were particularly significant because Minnesota finished with 36 total assists. That number was a postseason franchise record according to the game recap.

Edwards therefore influenced the game in several ways.

He could score from outside, attack defensive gaps, create shots for teammates, rebound from the guard position, and contribute defensively.

His seven turnovers are worth mentioning because they prevent the performance from being described as flawless. Still, the overall impact was substantial, especially considering his +20 plus/minus.

Rudy Gobert Provides Efficient Interior Production

Rudy Gobert delivered one of the most efficient shooting performances of the game.

He finished with:

• 17 points
• 8-for-9 shooting
• 8 rebounds
• 1 block
• 28 minutes
• +21 plus/minus

Gobert converted 88.9% of his field-goal attempts.

His free-throw shooting was less efficient, with 1-for-4 at the line, but his overall offensive contribution remained strong because he repeatedly converted close-range opportunities.

His +21 was the best plus/minus on either team.

That number should not be treated as a standalone measure of individual quality, but in this particular game it matched what was visible statistically. Minnesota controlled the interior, scored 72 points in the paint, and consistently found high-percentage opportunities around the basket.

Mike Conley Adds Efficient Scoring and Passing

Mike Conley was another major part of Minnesota’s offensive balance.

He recorded:

• 16 points
• 5-for-7 shooting
• 4-for-6 from three
• 2-for-2 free throws
• 6 rebounds
• 8 assists
• 2 turnovers
• 1 steal
• +4 plus/minus

Conley shot 71.4% from the field and 66.7% from three.

That combination of shooting and passing made it difficult for Golden State to concentrate exclusively on Edwards and Randle.

When defenders shifted toward Minnesota’s primary creators, Conley could punish the defense from the perimeter or move the ball to another open player.

Jaden McDaniels Makes a Defensive Impact

Jaden McDaniels scored 14 points and added four steals.

His complete line included:

• 14 points
• 6-for-14 field goals
• 0-for-3 from three
• 2-for-2 free throws
• 4 rebounds
• 2 assists
• 4 steals
• 3 turnovers
• +2 plus/minus

His shooting was not as efficient as several of his teammates, but his defensive contribution mattered.

Four steals helped Minnesota create additional possessions and transition opportunities. McDaniels also played more than 41 minutes, showing how important he was to Minnesota’s defensive structure.

Donte DiVincenzo Provides a Strong Bench Performance

Donte DiVincenzo scored 13 points on 5-for-7 shooting.

He also produced:

• 2-for-4 three-point shooting
• 2 rebounds
• 6 assists
• 4 steals
• +7 plus/minus

His four steals tied McDaniels for the team lead.

More importantly, his six assists provided another source of ball movement. Minnesota did not rely on one player to create every possession.

That depth of playmaking is one of the major reasons the Timberwolves finished with 36 assists.

Brandin Podziemski Leads Golden State

Brandin Podziemski was the Warriors’ leading scorer and one of the strongest individual performers in the game.

He finished with:

• 28 points
• 11-for-19 field goals
• 4-for-6 from three
• 2-for-5 free throws
• 6 rebounds
• 4 assists
• 2 turnovers
• 2 steals
• -2 plus/minus
• 39 minutes

Podziemski shot 57.9% from the field and 66.7% from three.

His 28 points represented a playoff career high according to the game recap.

The key issue was that his excellent performance was not enough to overcome Minnesota’s team-wide efficiency.

Golden State needed more consistent scoring from several players, particularly because Stephen Curry did not play due to his left hamstring strain.

Jonathan Kuminga Provides 26 Points

Jonathan Kuminga was another major offensive contributor for Golden State.

He finished with:

• 26 points
• 11-for-23 field goals
• 3-for-9 from three
• 1-for-3 free throws
• 3 rebounds
• 2 turnovers
• 2 steals
• -12 plus/minus
• 32 minutes

Kuminga’s 26 points came on 23 attempts.

That production was valuable, but the efficiency was more mixed than Podziemski’s. He shot 47.8% from the field and 33.3% from three.

Still, Kuminga gave Golden State a needed scoring option from the bench and helped the Warriors generate their fourth-quarter comeback.

Jimmy Butler III’s Complete Line Was Not Enough

Jimmy Butler III finished with 17 points.

His statistics were:

• 17 points
• 4-for-11 field goals
• 0-for-3 from three
• 9-for-11 free throws
• 6 rebounds
• 6 assists
• 1 turnover
• 3 steals
• -17 plus/minus
• nearly 42 minutes

Butler’s free-throw shooting was excellent, but his field-goal efficiency was much weaker.

He made only four of 11 field-goal attempts and did not make a three-pointer.

His three steals and six assists show that he contributed in other areas, but his -17 plus/minus was the worst figure among the Warriors’ primary contributors.

Draymond Green’s All-Around Contribution

Draymond Green recorded 10 points, six rebounds, and six assists.

He shot 4-for-11 from the field and 1-for-6 from three.

His final line also included:

• 3 turnovers
• 1 steal
• 36 minutes
• -9 plus/minus

Green’s six assists were valuable, but his three-point shooting created another problem for Golden State.

Minnesota could afford to help more aggressively when Golden State’s spacing was limited. The Warriors needed greater efficiency from the perimeter to punish that defensive approach.

Warriors Bench Production

Golden State received useful contributions beyond Podziemski and Kuminga.

Moses Moody scored 12 points in only 12 minutes. He shot 3-for-6 from the field, 2-for-3 from three, and 4-for-5 from the free-throw line.

Moody also recorded two assists, two steals, and finished with a +10 plus/minus.

Quinten Post scored three points and finished +9 in 10 minutes.

Gui Santos scored two points, grabbed five rebounds, and blocked one shot in 16 minutes.

Trayce Jackson-Davis scored two points in seven minutes.

Pat Spencer also scored two points.

Kevon Looney and Gary Payton II did not score, although Payton recorded a steal.

Braxton Key and Kevin Knox II did not play because of the coach’s decision.

Stephen Curry was listed as out because of a left hamstring strain.

These contributions demonstrate why the final score should not be interpreted as though Golden State simply lacked effort. Several role players provided useful minutes. The bigger issue was the collective efficiency gap.

Minnesota’s Offensive Efficiency Was the Main Difference

One of the clearest lessons from the game is the importance of shot quality.

Golden State made 39 field goals on 90 attempts.

Minnesota made 49 on 78 attempts.

That is a difference of 10 made field goals while taking 12 fewer attempts.

Minnesota’s 62.8% field-goal percentage was extraordinary for a playoff game.

The Warriors’ 43.3% mark was respectable in isolation, but it was not enough against an opponent shooting above 60%.

The difference becomes even clearer when considering two-point shooting.

Minnesota made 36 of 47 two-point attempts. That means the Timberwolves were highly efficient even when they were not shooting from behind the arc.

This helped them avoid relying solely on three-point variance.

Ball Movement Created Better Shots

Minnesota finished with 36 assists compared with Golden State’s 21.

That 15-assist difference is significant.

The Timberwolves were not simply making difficult individual shots. Their offensive structure repeatedly created good opportunities.

Edwards recorded 12 assists.

Conley had eight.

DiVincenzo added six.

Randle contributed five.

That distribution means four different Minnesota players recorded at least five assists.

Golden State, by contrast, had six assists each from Butler and Green, four from Podziemski, and smaller contributions elsewhere.

This distinction matters because it demonstrates how Minnesota spread playmaking responsibilities across the lineup.

The Paint Was a Major Advantage

Minnesota scored 72 points in the paint.

Golden State scored 50.

The 22-point difference inside the paint was one of the game’s defining statistical gaps.

Randle’s ability to attack and finish, Gobert’s interior presence, and Edwards’ ability to penetrate all contributed to that advantage.

Minnesota did not have to win solely through outside shooting.

That is important in a playoff environment because three-point shooting can fluctuate considerably from one game to another. A team that can consistently generate high-percentage two-point opportunities has another way to sustain offense.

Three-Point Shooting Also Favored Minnesota

Golden State attempted more threes, but Minnesota made them at a better rate.

Golden State:

• 11-for-39
• 28.2%

Minnesota:

• 13-for-31
• 41.9%

The Warriors therefore took eight more three-point attempts but made only two fewer three-pointers.

That combination was costly.

High-volume three-point shooting can be useful when the conversion rate is strong. In this game, Golden State’s volume did not produce enough points to offset Minnesota’s superior efficiency elsewhere.

Turnovers Were Not the Main Explanation

Minnesota committed 20 turnovers while Golden State committed 17.

At first glance, this may appear to favor the Warriors.

However, the Warriors could not turn that small possession advantage into enough offensive production.

Minnesota also recorded 11 steals compared with Golden State’s 14, so the Warriors had some success creating defensive events.

The problem was what happened during normal half-court possessions.

Minnesota’s shooting efficiency was simply too high.

This is an important distinction when evaluating box scores. Turnovers can matter, but one category rarely explains an entire game.

The Fourth Quarter Shows Why the Final Margin Was Misleading

Golden State scored 38 points in the fourth quarter.

Minnesota scored 28.

That means the Warriors won the final period by 10 points.

Yet they still lost by 11 overall.

This tells us how much damage Minnesota had done during the first three quarters.

The Timberwolves entered the fourth quarter with a substantial advantage. Golden State’s late push reduced the gap but did not fundamentally change the outcome.

The Warriors pulled closer late in the game, but Edwards responded with a three-pointer during Minnesota’s push to close out the contest.

This is a useful lesson when reading playoff box scores: fourth-quarter scoring can make a game look closer than it was for most of the night.

Plus/Minus Leaders

Plus/minus provides another way to understand the game.

Timberwolves

• Rudy Gobert: +21
• Anthony Edwards: +20
• Donte DiVincenzo: +7
• Julius Randle: +4
• Mike Conley: +4

Warriors

• Moses Moody: +10
• Quinten Post: +9
• Gary Payton II: +2
• Brandin Podziemski: -2
• Trayce Jackson-Davis: -6
• Draymond Green: -9
• Kevon Looney: -11
• Jonathan Kuminga: -12
• Buddy Hield: -13
• Jimmy Butler III: -17

The contrast is interesting.

Minnesota’s two most important stars, Edwards and Gobert, were both strongly positive.

Golden State’s highest-scoring players did not necessarily translate their scoring into a positive overall margin. Podziemski was close to neutral at -2, while Kuminga scored 26 but finished -12.

Plus/minus should never be used alone to rank players, but it adds useful context when combined with shooting efficiency, assists, turnovers, and defensive production.

Who Was the Best Player?

If the question is based strictly on scoring, Julius Randle gets the strongest case.

He led all players with 29 points and shot 13-for-18.

If the question is about overall offensive creation, Anthony Edwards has an equally compelling case because he combined 22 points with 12 assists, seven rebounds, five made threes, and three blocks.

Rudy Gobert deserves special attention for his 17 points on 8-for-9 shooting, eight rebounds, one block, and +21 plus/minus.

For Golden State, Brandin Podziemski was arguably the strongest offensive performer because of his 28 points on 11-for-19 shooting and 4-for-6 three-point shooting.

Jonathan Kuminga was also important with 26 points.

However, the game’s outcome favored Minnesota because the Timberwolves had several players producing efficiently at the same time.

Most Important Player Stat Takeaways

The most meaningful statistics from the matchup can be summarized as follows:

1. Julius Randle led all scorers with 29 points.
2. Brandin Podziemski led Golden State with 28 points.
3. Jonathan Kuminga scored 26 points off the bench.
4. Anthony Edwards recorded 12 assists.
5. Rudy Gobert posted a +21 plus/minus.
6. Minnesota shot 62.8% from the field.
7. Golden State shot 43.3% from the field.
8. Minnesota shot 41.9% from three-point range.
9. Golden State shot 28.2% from three.
10. Minnesota had 36 assists compared with Golden State’s 21.
11. Minnesota scored 72 points in the paint.
12. Golden State scored 50 points in the paint.
13. The Warriors committed 17 turnovers.
14. The Timberwolves committed 20 turnovers.
15. Minnesota won 121-110 and closed the series 4-1.

Why Minnesota Won the Series

Game 5 was not an isolated statistical accident.

Minnesota’s ability to generate offense through multiple players became increasingly important as the series progressed.

The Warriors opened the matchup by winning Game 1, but Minnesota responded with four consecutive victories.

The final game illustrated the strengths that allowed the Timberwolves to close the series:

• Efficient two-point scoring
• Strong three-point shooting
• Multiple playmakers
• Interior scoring from Randle and Gobert
• Defensive activity from McDaniels and DiVincenzo
• High-level creation from Edwards
• Strong supporting production from Conley

Minnesota’s 36 assists and 62.8% shooting were postseason franchise records for the game.

What Golden State Could Have Done Differently

The box score suggests several areas where Golden State struggled.

Improve Three-Point Efficiency

The Warriors attempted 39 threes but made only 11.

A high-volume perimeter attack becomes much less effective when the conversion rate falls to 28.2%.

Generate More Efficient Interior Attempts

Minnesota dominated the paint 72-50.

Golden State needed more consistent pressure at the rim rather than relying heavily on difficult jump shots.

Create More Assisted Offense

Golden State recorded 21 assists.

Minnesota recorded 36.

The difference suggests that Minnesota’s offense was more connected and produced more shared scoring opportunities.

Limit Minnesota’s Transition and Interior Opportunities

The Timberwolves scored 16 fast-break points compared with seven for Golden State.

Combined with their 72 points in the paint, that gave Minnesota multiple efficient paths to scoring.

Complete Golden State Warriors Player Stats

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	+/-
Jimmy Butler III	42	17	4-11	0-3	9-11	6	6	3	0	1	-17
Draymond Green	36	10	4-11	1-6	1-2	6	6	1	0	3	-9
Trayce Jackson-Davis	7	2	1-1	0-0	0-0	2	0	1	0	0	-6
Buddy Hield	30	8	2-9	0-4	4-4	4	1	2	0	4	-13
Brandin Podziemski	39	28	11-19	4-6	2-5	6	4	2	0	2	-2
Kevon Looney	6	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	3	1	0	0	0	-11
Jonathan Kuminga	32	26	11-23	3-9	1-3	3	0	2	0	2	-12
Gui Santos	16	2	1-4	0-0	0-0	5	0	0	1	0	-1
Quinten Post	10	3	1-4	1-4	0-0	3	0	0	0	2	+9
Gary Payton II	6	0	0-0	0-0	0-0	0	0	1	0	0	+2
Moses Moody	12	12	3-6	2-3	4-5	1	2	2	0	0	+10
Pat Spencer	6	2	1-2	0-0	0-0	1	1	0	0	2	-5
Stephen Curry	DNP	0	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP	DNP

The official NBA box score should be treated as the primary reference for exact game statistics.

Complete Minnesota Timberwolves Player Stats

Player	MIN	PTS	FG	3PT	FT	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	+/-
Julius Randle	43	29	13-18	2-6	1-1	8	5	0	0	5	+4
Jaden McDaniels	41	14	6-14	0-3	2-2	4	2	4	0	3	+2
Rudy Gobert	28	17	8-9	0-0	1-4	8	0	0	1	0	+21
Mike Conley	27	16	5-7	4-6	2-2	6	8	1	0	2	+4
Anthony Edwards	41	22	8-15	5-9	1-2	7	12	1	3	7	+20
Naz Reid	21	8	3-5	0-2	2-2	4	1	1	0	1	-3
Donte DiVincenzo	26	13	5-7	2-4	1-2	2	6	4	0	1	+7
Nickeil Alexander-Walker	14	2	1-3	0-1	0-0	0	2	0	0	1	0

The remaining Timberwolves players listed as DNP were Joe Ingles, Josh Minott, Leonard Miller, Luka Garza, Jaylen Clark, Terrence Shannon Jr., and Rob Dillingham.

Golden State Warriors vs Timberwolves Match Player Stats: What the Numbers Really Mean

The biggest takeaway from this game is that Minnesota did not win because one player simply outscored everyone.

The Timberwolves won because several players were efficient simultaneously.

Randle scored 29.

Edwards scored 22 and created 12 assists.

Gobert scored 17 on 8-for-9 shooting.

Conley scored 16 while shooting 5-for-7.

DiVincenzo scored 13 on 5-for-7 shooting.

McDaniels added 14.

That balance forced Golden State to defend multiple threats.

The Warriors had impressive individual scoring performances from Podziemski and Kuminga, but those performances did not produce the same level of team efficiency.

This is perhaps the most useful analytical lesson from the matchup. A box score should not only be read vertically, player by player. It should also be read horizontally, looking at how the players’ performances combine into an offensive system.

Minnesota’s numbers fit together.

The assists supported efficient shots.

The efficient shots supported the scoring total.

The interior scoring reduced the pressure on three-point shooting.

The defensive activity generated extra opportunities.

And the balanced scoring made it harder for Golden State to focus its defense on a single player.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who led the Warriors in scoring against the Timberwolves in Game 5?

Brandin Podziemski led Golden State with 28 points. He shot 11-for-19 from the field and 4-for-6 from three-point range.

Who led the Timberwolves in scoring?

Julius Randle led Minnesota with 29 points. He made 13 of his 18 field-goal attempts.

How many points did Jonathan Kuminga score?

Jonathan Kuminga scored 26 points for Golden State. He shot 11-for-23 from the field and 3-for-9 from three-point range.

How many assists did Anthony Edwards have?

Anthony Edwards recorded 12 assists, along with 22 points, seven rebounds, one steal, and three blocks.

What was the final score of the Warriors vs Timberwolves game?

The Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 121-110 in Game 5 and won the Western Conference Semifinals series 4-1.

Which team shot better from the field?

Minnesota shot 62.8% from the field, compared with 43.3% for Golden State. Minnesota made 49 of 78 attempts, while Golden State made 39 of 90.

Conclusion

The Golden State Warriors vs Timberwolves match player stats from Game 5 reveal a matchup decided by efficiency, balance, and offensive execution.

Julius Randle led all scorers with 29 points and converted 13 of 18 field-goal attempts. Anthony Edwards added 22 points and 12 assists, while Rudy Gobert delivered 17 points on 8-for-9 shooting, eight rebounds, one block, and +21 plus/minus.

Golden State received excellent scoring efforts from Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga, who finished with 28 and 26 points respectively. Moses Moody also provided an efficient 12-point contribution in limited minutes.

But Minnesota’s overall offensive performance was stronger. The Timberwolves shot 62.8% from the field, made 13 three-pointers, recorded 36 assists, and scored 72 points in the paint.

The Warriors fought back in the fourth quarter with 38 points, but the early deficit was too large. Minnesota’s 121-110 victory completed a 4-1 series win and sent the Timberwolves to the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive season.