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Klay Thompson and Donte DiVincenzo caught fire in the fourth quarter, leading the Warriors to a big comeback win over the Timberwolves.

Though they gain spasms of athleticism, it’s a lot to overcome if the scoring difference is negligible. That’s a judgment thing, and that’s the No. Poole can’t seem to shake his tendency to launch ill-advised 30-footers early in the shot clock or even when the Warriors seem to be finding a measure of rhythm on offense. 1 priority of anyone filling the role of point guard. But the level of pluck was at max in the fourth quarter. On this night, it showed up.

Klay Thompson and Donte DiVincenzo caught fire in the fourth quarter, leading the Warriors to a big comeback win over the Timberwolves.

Though they gain spasms of athleticism, it’s a lot to overcome if the scoring difference is negligible. That’s a judgment thing, and that’s the No. Poole can’t seem to shake his tendency to launch ill-advised 30-footers early in the shot clock or even when the Warriors seem to be finding a measure of rhythm on offense. 1 priority of anyone filling the role of point guard. But the level of pluck was at max in the fourth quarter. On this night, it showed up.

Klay Thompson will be the key to the Warriors surviving this stretch of injuries to their biggest players.

He also became the first player in league history to have made 12 threes in multiple games in the same season. For the second game in a row, the second Splash Brother led all scorers in points to secure a win for the Dubs. [Klay Thompson](https://www.sfgate.com/klay-thompson/) has gone from inspiring comeback story to the Warriors' only hope in maintaining their precarious playoff position.

Klay Thompson improbably banked in a long 2-pointer from the corner in the Warriors' 109-104 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves.

That was a circus. But all's well that ends well. And this one ended well for Golden State -- which trailed by as much as 12 in the fourth quarter and was again ...

4 [Suns](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/PHO/phoenix-suns/), could find themselves right back in the middle of the championship hunt. He scored 11 of his 32 points on Sunday in the fourth quarter, and his 30-foot 3 and one-leg floater over the last 50 seconds of the first half marked a momentum surge that will be forgotten with the way this game ended. The Warriors have become pretty top-heavy, and for that to work as a championship formula, those top guys have to be awesome. They have the experience. The pedigree. When his sidekick is also in vintage form, which, again, he absolutely has been for an extended period now, that's when it feels like the dynasty is still alive. And somehow, it seems the same chip on their shoulder in moments of the highest competition. He finished with 32 points on Sunday, backing up the 42 he posted in a win over Houston on Friday, and is now averaging better than 26 points per game since Jan. But the leeway has been earned. If you've settled into the "Thompson isn't what he used to be" narrative, you'll be surprised to learn that he has been scorching hot for almost two months now. [Warriors](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/GS/golden-state-warriors/)' 109-104 victory over the [Timberwolves](https://www.cbssports.com/nba/teams/MIN/minnesota-timberwolves/) on Sunday. That was a circus.

Draymond Green missed his second consecutive game after his right knee contusion unexpectedly flared up.

[Stephen Curry](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3975/stephen-curry), [Andrew Wiggins](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3059319/andrew-wiggins), [Gary Payton II](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3134903/gary-payton-ii) and [Andre Iguodala](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/2386/andre-iguodala). [Los Angeles Lakers](/nba/team/_/name/lal/los-angeles-lakers), when he bumped knees with Los Angeles' [Jarred Vanderbilt](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4278077/jarred-vanderbilt) as the two tried to secure a loose ball midway through the third quarter. [Draymond Green](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6589/draymond-green) missed his second consecutive game with a right knee contusion as the [Golden State Warriors](/nba/team/_/name/gs/golden-state-warriors) beat the [Minnesota Timberwolves](/nba/team/_/name/min/minnesota-timberwolves) [109-104](/nba/game/_/gameId/401469071) on Sunday evening.

Klay Thompson and the short-handed Golden State Warriors outlasted the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-104 in a pivotal game Sunday in the clogged Western ...

[Stephen Curry](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3975/stephen-curry) (left lower leg) and [Draymond Green](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/6589/draymond-green) (right knee contusion). [Anthony Lamb](https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/4066790/anthony-lamb) turned the ball over on a lazy inbound pass to allow their lead to be cut to three. With Golden State's win, it now has a half-game advantage for seventh place over the It also had a big impact on the standings. And it felt as though they would suffer the same fate Sunday against the [Minnesota Timberwolves](/nba/team/_/name/min/minnesota-timberwolves). He's made 18 3s over his last two games -- the second-most in a two-game span in his career (19 earlier this month on Feb. He's grabbed double-figure rebounds in six consecutive games, a new career-best. He also scored or assisted on nine of the Warriors' 13 points in clutch time. "He's a Hall of Famer," DiVincenzo said. Thompson finished the night with 32 points on 12-of-23 shooting, including 6-of-14 from three. What was said in that huddle completely shifted the Warriors' energy. ... They're all big, but I liked this one for the grit we had to show to get it done."

The Warriors have ruled out Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Andre Iguodala, Ryan Rollins, Gary Payton II and Andrew Wiggins. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves will be ...

Klay Thompson scored 32 points, including a key 3-pointer with 2:05 to play, and the Golden State Warriors held off the Minnesota Timberwolves 109-104 in a ...

Golden State has won 12 straight in the series at home but shot 9 for 24 in the first quarter, 1 of 6 by Jordan Poole. ... Wiggins sat out a fourth consecutive game while dealing with a family matter and Kerr isn’t sure when he might return. The last Warriors player with 13 or more rebounds in six straight games was Andris Biedrins from Dec. Warriors: Curry, the reigning NBA Finals MVP, missed his eighth straight game with a left leg injury after getting hurt against Dallas on Feb. ... Minnesota had won two straight on the road. Looney has 24 games with double-digit rebounds, most for Golden State since Green had 37 in 2015-16. “I think it has a huge impact,” Looney said. “It flared up today, so he will be more thoroughly checked out today by our medical staff,” Kerr said before the game. He also won a jump ball in the final minute. He overcame a slow start to shine late, following up his 42-point gem Friday night in which he matched a season high with 12 3-pointers. Kevon Looney grabbed 17 rebounds and has 13 or more in six consecutive games. “That was a team win.

It's been an up-and-down season for the defending NBA Champions, as the Warriors are just 30-30 in 60 games. They are currently tied with the Minnesota ...

Steve Kerr drew up a Mark Jackson special to get his star shooting guard going.

Thompson curls the screen by DiVincenzo and the Wolves switch, not taking any chances with Thompson getting loose for a three or a backdoor cut. The Wolves jump out at the threat of a Thompson pull-up and commit two defenders to him — which leaves Kuminga wide open underneath the rim for the dunk. The Wolves remembered this during the fourth quarter and tried to top-lock Thompson away from any off-ball screening action followed by a handoff. That is followed by a handoff for a man running from the corner, which is emptied out by someone “45-cutting” (a cut at a 45-degree angle). That’s the famed “Elevator” screens Jackson was so fond of running for Curry back in the day, revived a decade later for Thompson. The Warriors outscored the Wolves by nine points during his 38 minutes on the floor, a team best.

Draymond Green underwent additional testing Sunday after a knee injury sidelined him for a second straight game.

Thompson hit a 3 to pad the Warriors’ lead to six. “We have a tough schedule ahead of us and we don’t know when guys will be back and who is going to play each game but we just have to play our style and compete at the highest level and try and win these games. Thompson fed DiVincenzo who knocked down a 3 to put the Warriors’ up 102-99 with three minutes left. But with Thompson off the floor, the Timberwolves started to pull away. After pouring in 42 points in a needed win over the Houston Rockets on Friday, Thompson stepped up again Sunday. Minnesota was up 10 when Thompson checked in at the 8:17 mark. Three Golden State turnovers and a few defensive lapses made it a three-point game and gave Timberwolves hope, but the Warriors managed to do just enough to hold on. DiVincenzo tied it at 96 with a reverse layup. The 31-30 Warriors are in sole possession of seventh place, while the 31-32 Timberwolves dropped to ninth. “This is a huge win, not only for the standings but for the confidence of the guys,” coach Steve Kerr said. Everything was looking good and he had a setback today so we’ll learn more today and we’ll have more tomorrow.” Andrew Wiggins, known for his durability, has now missed four straight games due to a family matter.

Draymond Green's knee injury has gotten much worse than previously suggested with the Warriors expecting an MRI in his future.

However, that injury has become much more of a concern for the Warriors. Originally, his knee injury seemed like something that would keep the veteran on the shelf for only a few days. However, it [looks like Green](https://clutchpoints.com/warriors-news-the-exact-play-where-draymond-green-injured-his-knee-vs-lakers)‘s knee ailment could keep him out much longer for the Warriors.

Throughout much of Sunday's game against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Golden State Warriors looked like they were in danger of suffering a disappointing…

The Warriors have now earned back-to-back victories to start their five-game homestand. Warriors beat the Rockets and Timberwolves without Curry/Wiggins/Draymond. The Timberwolves led by as many as 12 in the fourth quarter before Thompson started to light it up.

The Golden State Warriors had to play Sunday's game against the Timberwolves without Draymond Green, who was still hampered by a sore knee.

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With Steph Curry, Andrew Wiggins, and Draymond Green all sidelined with injuries, the Warriors faced an uphill battle against the Wolves. Granted, Minnesota was ...

DiVincenzo hit a three from the wing to give the Warriors a 102-99 lead with three minutes left in regulation. He scored 12 points in the first six minutes of the third quarter and helped Golden State keep up with the Timberwolves. However, the Dubs offense scored just two points in the final six minutes of the quarter, and Minnesota once again built an 11-point lead. Donte DiVincenzo scored 10 points in the final quarter, finishing with 21 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists, and 4 steals. Reid was 7-for-8 from the field in the first quarter with 18 points and finished the night with a career-high 30 points. Reid led the Wolves to a double-digit lead early in the fourth quarter, but a stretch of turnovers propelled the Dubs on a 9-0 run that brought them within four.

After Klay Thompson and Donte DiVincenzo helped lead the Warriors to a comeback win over the Timberwolves, NBA Twitter exploded with reactions.

After Klay Thompson and Donte DiVincenzo helped lead the Warriors to a comeback over the Timberwolves, NBA Twitter exploded with reactions.

Warriors beat the Rockets and Timberwolves without Curry/Wiggins/Draymond. After starting 7-for-9 they went 10-for-36. Regression to the mean for Minnesota. Donte DiVincenzo (21/8/5) is a hell of a player. The only disappointment for me was Jordan Poole – had a couple of nice steals but he's gotta shoot better than 25% FG & 12.5% three. Post Achilles tear. Post ACL tear. [February 27, 2023] Looney notched 12 points to go along with a game-high 17 rebounds in 32 minutes. DiVincenzo added 21 points on 7-of-13 shooting from the floor with eight rebounds and five assists in 38 minutes. Following clutch jumpers from Anthony Lamb, Thompson and DiVincenzo, the Warriors secured their second straight win, 109-104. In the final frame, Divincenzo tallied 10 points while Thompson added eight to steal a comeback by outscoring the Timberwolves 31-17 in the fourth quarter.

Klay Thompson and Donte DiVincenzo caught fire in the fourth quarter, leading the Warriors to a big comeback win over the Timberwolves.

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — So close to a playoff spot in the clogged-up Western Conference standings, this win meant so much for coach Steve Kerr's undermanned ...

Golden State has won 12 straight in the series at home but shot 9 for 24 in the first quarter, 1 of 6 by Jordan Poole. ... Wiggins sat out a fourth consecutive game while dealing with a family matter and Kerr isn’t sure when he might return. The last Warriors player with 13 or more rebounds in six straight games was Andris Biedrins from Dec. Warriors: Curry, the reigning NBA Finals MVP, missed his eighth straight game with a left leg injury after getting hurt against Dallas on Feb. ... Minnesota had won two straight on the road. Looney has 24 games with double-digit rebounds, most for Golden State since Green had 37 in 2015-16. “I think it has a huge impact,” Looney said. “It flared up today, so he will be more thoroughly checked out today by our medical staff,” Kerr said before the game. He also won a jump ball in the final minute. He overcame a slow start to shine late, following up his 42-point gem Friday night in which he matched a season high with 12 3-pointers. Kevon Looney grabbed 17 rebounds and has 13 or more in six consecutive games. “That was a team win.

A knee problem for Draymond Green is the latest concern for a Golden State Warriors team already battling injury issues late in the season.

Golden State have already been absent two-time MVP Stephen Curry for the last eight games, with the superstar point-guard hopeful of a return at some point in the next fortnight. The Warriors can’t afford the same absence this season as they battle to simply make the postseason with a current 31-30 record. The latter was a late omission from the contest as a knee contusion caused him to miss a second-straight game.

Was the basketball good? Not particularly. But Sunday's win was vital for the Warriors, and in that 109-104 victory over the Timberwolves, the Dubs showed ...

There’s a reason Klay Thompson hasn’t lost a playoff series in close to a decade: The dude is a gamer. Put a bit of fight into the equation and it’s hard to bet against the Dubs. But the Warriors’ last two games have been a wonderful reminder that there is a difference between great players and good players. Is this a model to win a title? 7 in the Western Conference with the seventh-best odds to win the NBA title. But the team’s effort deserves praise. We’re in the crunch time of the season. But in games like Sunday’s, where the Warriors are playing a Western Conference peer, sustainability does not matter. They found a way to win. They brought it, full bore, in the moments they needed it. Did the Warriors find a formula for sustained success Sunday? But Klay Thompson refused to lose, and Donte DiVincenzo and Kevon Looney helped him.