US EditionButler and the Warriors visit Minnesota with 1-0 series lead
- The Golden State Warriors lead the Western Conference second-round series 1-0 as they visit the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis on Thursday at 8:30 p.m. EDT.
- The Warriors won the first game 99-88 due to strong performances including Buddy Hield's 24 points and Anthony Edwards' 23 points for Minnesota.
- Minnesota ranks sixth with a 49-33 record and averages 15 made 3-pointers, while Golden State is seventh at 48-34 and allows 13.2 made threes per game.
- Edwards averages 27.6 points and 4.5 assists for the Timberwolves, Jimmy Butler averages 17.5 points and 5.4 rebounds for the Warriors, and Stephen Curry averages 23.1 points and 5.2 assists despite a hamstring injury.
- With their 1-0 lead, the Warriors' defensive strength and veteran trio suggest Minnesota will need poise and unity to overcome Golden State's championship experience.
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Butler and the Warriors visit Minnesota with 1-0 series lead
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