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Golden State Warriors' Fourth Quarter Rally Falls Short Against Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center

First Quarter


The Golden State Warriors started their clash against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a close contest, ending the first quarter trailing by just 1 point. The Dubs managed to score 20 points, while the Wolves edged ahead with 21. The Warriors' defense was active, recording several steals and blocks early on.


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Second Quarter


As the game progressed into the second quarter, the Wolves began to pull away. The Twolves capitalized on their offensive opportunities and outscored Golden State by a significant margin of 32-18 in this period. Despite efforts from players like Moses Moody and Quinten Post, who contributed offensively for Golden State, they struggled to keep up with Minnesota's pace.


Third Quarter


In the third quarter, both teams displayed strong defensive plays. The Warriors scored 19 points but were unable to significantly cut into Minnesota's lead as they added another 22 points to their tally. Gui Santos made his presence felt on both ends of the court for Golden State with his rebounding efforts.


Fourth Quarter


The final quarter saw a spirited attempt from Golden State as they mounted a comeback effort scoring 26 points compared to Minnesota's 33. Pat Spencer played an instrumental role in orchestrating plays for his teammates during this stretch. However, despite closing some of the gap in scoring through fast breaks and second-chance opportunities, it wasn't enough to overcome Minnesota’s lead.


The game concluded with a "Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves final score" of 108-83 in favor of Minnesota at Target Center.


Looking ahead, fans can catch Golden State's next matchup against Utah Jazz scheduled for January 28th at Delta Center in Salt Lake City at 9:00 PM EDT broadcasted on KJZZ or NBCS-BA TV networks or streamed online via Jazz+ Internet service.


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