Timberwolves vs Warriors Player Stats: Dec 12 Game

On a Friday night in San Francisco, the Timberwolves beat the Warriors 127-120 in a game decided by clutch shooting and rebounding dominance. With Anthony Edwards sidelined, Minnesota relied on Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert, while Stephen Curry’s 39 points nearly stole the win.

Final Score: Timberwolves 127, Warriors 120 ·
Top Scorer (GSW): Stephen Curry 39 pts ·
Top Scorer (MIN): Julius Randle 27 pts ·
Rebounds Leader: Rudy Gobert 14 reb ·
Clutch Play: Donte DiVincenzo go-ahead 3 with 28 seconds left

The Timberwolves controlled the boards and the assist column, as shown in the five team stats below.

Who is favored in Warriors vs Timberwolves?

Betting markets gave the Timberwolves a slight edge entering the game. According to FOX Sports, Minnesota was favored by -3.5 points, with an over/under set at 229.5 points. That implied a win probability of roughly 65% for the Timberwolves, reflecting their stronger recent form and the absence of Stephen Curry in some prior matchups — though Curry himself played and exploded for 39 points.

The implication: betting lines correctly identified the Timberwolves as the stronger team on paper, but Curry’s individual brilliance nearly flipped the outcome. The 7-point final margin masks a contest that was tied at 96 in the fourth quarter.

What are the odds of the Timberwolves winning?

Before tip-off, implied odds from the spread gave Minnesota approximately a 60% chance to win outright, per FOX Sports. Those odds shifted during the game as the Warriors surged to tie at 85 in the third quarter and again at 96 late. Injury reports played a role: the Timberwolves were without Anthony Edwards, as reported by CBS Sports, which likely depressed the line slightly.

Recent form also influenced the odds. The Timberwolves had won seven of their last ten games entering the matchup, while the Warriors hovered around .500.

The pattern: Minnesota’s edge in the odds came from depth and defensive rebounding, but Curry’s scoring nearly erased it.

Which team had 73 wins in a season?

The Golden State Warriors own the NBA record for most regular-season wins, with 73 in the 2015-16 season. That team, featuring Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green — as highlighted by NBA.com — broke the 1995-96 Chicago Bulls’ mark of 72 wins. The Timberwolves, by contrast, have never won more than 56 games in a single season (their franchise best).

The 2015-16 Warriors are a historical reference point for the current roster, but the 2025 iteration is a different team. This season’s Warriors entered the December 12 game at 13-13, a far cry from the 73-win standard.

The implication: while the Warriors’ record remains a league hallmark, it doesn’t reflect the current team’s standing. The Timberwolves are building their own identity around defense and frontcourt size.