Timberwolves Take 2-1 Lead Over Warriors

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated the Golden State Warriors 102-97 in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinal series, taking a 2-1 series lead. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 36 points, including 28 in the second half inspired by a dunk from Jonathan Kuminga, while Julius Randle recorded a triple-double with 24 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds. The Warriors, without Stephen Curry due to a hamstring strain and likely missing him for at least one more game, received strong efforts from Jimmy Butler (33 points) and Jonathan Kuminga (30 points). Draymond Green fouled out late, weakening Golden State's defense as they struggled with depth and late-game stops. Edwards emphasized team defense and confidence in his postgame remarks. Game 4 is scheduled for Monday in San Francisco, with Minnesota aiming to widen their advantage.