Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves (05/08): Box score, player stats, game summary and more

The Western Conference Semifinals are getting more interesting. The Minnesota Timberwolves secured another stunning 117-93 win against the Golden State Warriors in a hard-fought battle. While Warriors’ Stephen Curry was out due to injury, the Timberwolves’ Anthony Edwards also gave a scare during tonight's game at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Here is the box score, player stats, and everything you need to know about the Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves matchup on April 8.Golden State Warriors game summaryThe game was a tough outing for the Golden State Warriors, with many players struggling to find rhythm and efficiency.Jimmy Butler played 33 minutes and put up 17 points on 6-of-13 shooting. He hit 2-of-4 from three-point range and added 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and a steal. Despite his solid numbers, his impact wasn’t enough to swing the game in their favor, finishing with a -4 plus-minus.Draymond Green had a quieter game offensively, going just 3-of-10 from the field and 1-of-6 from beyond the arc. He contributed in other areas, recording 5 assists, 4 rebounds, a steal, and a block. Buddy Hield played 28 minutes and scored 15 points, making 4-of-9 from three-point land, though he shot only 35.7% overall. Brandin Podziemski chipped in with 11 points, 6 rebounds, and 6 assists in 33 minutes, showing some balance across the board.Jonathan Kuminga stood out for his efficiency, scoring 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting. However, he was only 1-of-4 from the free-throw line. Trayce Jackson-Davis was perfect from the field (6-of-6) and added 6 rebounds and 15 points in just 19 minutes. On the flip side, several bench players couldn’t get going — Moses Moody, Pat Spencer, Gary Payton II, and others went scoreless or shot poorly. Moody was 0-of-5 from the floor, while Payton missed both of his attempts.Minnesota Timberwolves game summaryJaden McDaniels had one of his best performances of the game, shooting 70 percent from the field and finishing with 20 points. He was efficient, going 7-of-10 overall and hitting one of his two three-point attempts. McDaniels also added two rebounds, three blocks, and a steal in his 33 minutes on the floor. Julius Randle looked sharp as well, dropping 24 points on 10-of-17 shooting. He dished out a game-high 11 assists and grabbed seven rebounds, showing his all-around impact. He made all three of his free throws and hit one shot from deep. His performance helped keep the offense flowing, and his +17 plus-minus showed how much the team benefited while he was on the court.Anthony Edwards had a strong night too, scoring 21 points and pulling down nine rebounds. He added five assists and hit two three-pointers while shooting 46.2 percent overall. Edwards also made six of his eight free throw attempts. On the defensive side, he recorded three steals and one block.Also Read: Anthony Edwards shakes off injury scare, returns to lead Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 vs Golden State WarriorsNickeil Alexander-Walker provided a big spark off the bench, pouring in 20 points in just over 25 minutes. He shot 53.8 percent from the field and nailed four of his six three-point tries. His perfect 2-of-2 from the free throw line and three assists made him one of the most impactful reserve players of the game. With balanced contributions from the starters and bench, the team totaled 117 points while shooting over 50 percent from the floor.