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Curry's 44 Lifts Warriors Past Timberwolves

Stephen Curry scores a season-high 44 and makes all 16 free throws as Golden State wins its second straight after an 0⁠–⁠3 start

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The Golden State Warriors won their second straight game after an 0–3 start, beating the Minnesota Timberwolves 119–114 behind a season-high 44 points from Stephen Curry.

Curry shot 11 of 27, made six 3-pointers and went 16 of 16 from the free-throw line. He added eight rebounds and six assists. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg had 26 points and nine rebounds.

The Warriors built a lead of as many as 24 points, and Minnesota rallied in the fourth quarter to make it close. Trailing 116–112, Jaden McDaniels missed two 3-point tries in the final minute.

Jonathan Kuminga scored 20 for Minnesota against his former team, and McDaniels and Terrence Shannon Jr. had 19 each.

The Timberwolves were without Anthony Edwards for the first time after his arthroscopic right-knee surgery and have lost two straight after a 3–0 start. Golden State hosts the Los Angeles Lakers in its next game.

Stephen Curry scored a season-high 44 points as the Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119⁠–⁠114 for their second straight win after an 0⁠–⁠3 start.

Curry made 11 of 27 shots, including six 3-pointers, and all 16 of his free throws. He had eight rebounds and six assists.

Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored 26 points with nine rebounds.

Golden State led by 24 before Minnesota came back in the fourth quarter. With the Timberwolves down 116⁠–⁠112, Jaden McDaniels missed two 3-point attempts in the final minute.

Jonathan Kuminga led Minnesota with 20 points against his former team. McDaniels and Terrence Shannon Jr. each scored 19.

The Timberwolves played their first game without Anthony Edwards, who had arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. Minnesota has lost two straight after a 3⁠–⁠0 start.

Golden State hosts the Los Angeles Lakers next.

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