Trailing by two at the half, the Timberwolves cranked up two things — their ball movement on offense and their intensity on defense. The result was an avalanche, and a 117-110 victory that gave Minnesota a commanding 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinal series.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will welcome the Golden State Warriors in game 5 of the semifinal series at Target Center on Wednesday, May 14. Following a decisive 4-1 victory in the first-round series, the Minnesota Timberwolves lead their opponent with a 3- 1 record.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr urged his team to play with desperation in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They are one loss away from a second-round exit because they’ve been struggling without star guard Stephen Curry.

Minnesota uses a 3rd quarter barrage led by Anthony Edwards to stake a 3-1 series lead and move within a win of the West Finals.

Anthony Edwards is expected to play tonight against the Warriors, with no injury concerns reported ahead of the crucial Game 5 matchup.

In a pivotal Game 4 of the Warriors and Timberwolves series, Golden State is still looking for answers without Stephen Curry. I think Jonathan Kuminga is a start of the answers for Golden State, as he had a very productive Game 3.

GM Tim Connelly’s acquisition of Rudy Gobert has allowed Minnesota to give its young stars a chance at an NBA title

Chris Finch has become the most successful coach in Timberwolves history, but he does not want to let up, as he wants to beat this mighty Warriors defense.