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Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors Preview & Picks – T'Wolves To Open Up 2-Game Lead In NBA Playoffs

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12 May 2025
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Leigh Copson 12 May 2025
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  • Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors picks for Monday, May 12
  • NBA Playoff game is taking place at Chase Center
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    Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors Preview & Picks
  • Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors Preview & Picks
  • Head To Head
  • Minnesota Timberwolves Form
  • Golden State Warriors Form

Minnesota Timberwolves at Golden State Warriors Preview & Picks

Minnesota are tipped to make it back-to-back wins in the Bay Area.

The Timberwolves have been able to shut down a Warriors offense that is clearly struggling to deal with the absence of Stephen Curry.

  • Minnesota Timberwolves are 5-1 in their last 6 visits to Golden State
  • Minnesota Timberwolves are 6-1-0 ATS in their last 7 wins over the Warriors
  • Golden State Warriors are 1-7-0 ATS in their last 8 home games
  • 2 of the 3 games so far have produced under 200.0 total points

Head To Head

  • Golden State Warriors lead the all-time series 78-59
  • Minnesota Timberwolves won 102-97 when the two teams last met on May 10

Minnesota Timberwolves Form

Minnesota go into their second road game of this series knowing that another victory will give them the opportunity to clinch at home on Wednesday.

The Timberwolves entered this conference semi-final with home advantage, but surrendered that in the very first game as they lost 99-88 to Golden State.

They rebounded in the next meeting though, winning 117-93, and backed that up with a 102-97 victory on the road on Saturday.

Minnesota went 49-33 during the regular season, and eased through the first round of the playoffs by beating the Los Angeles Lakers in five games.

The Timberwolves won 117-95 in LA to start the series, and then responded to a 94-85 loss with 116-104, 116-113 and 103-96 victories to advance.

Golden State Warriors Form

Golden State enter this matchup looking to defend their home court and tie the series at 2-2 before they head back to Minnesota.

The Warriors made a dream start to the series as they won 99-88 in Minnesota, but they lost Stephen Curry during that victory and have struggled in his absence.

They lost their second road game of the series, 117-93, before returning home for a 102-97 defeat at the hands of the Timberwolves.

Golden State went 48-34 in the regular season and beat Memphis 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament to secure their place in the playoffs.

The Warriors then battled their way to an upset win over Houston in the first round, sealing the victory with a 103-89 road win in Game 7.

Verdict

Minnesota took control of the series on Saturday, and we now expect them to strengthen their grip.

The Timberwolves have been able to hold the Warriors to under 100 points in three straight meetings, and their defensive prowess can be the difference here.

Best Bet1: Minnesota -5.0 Spread @-116.28 at Stake.us - 4 Units
Best Bet2: Under 200.0 Total Points @-111.11 at Stake.us - 2 Units
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