Curry scores 44 as Warriors beat Timberwolves 119-114

The Golden State Warriors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 119-114 in Minneapolis on Wednesday, holding off a late rally after building a lead of as many as 24 points. Stephen Curry scored 44 points to lead Golden State, which won its second consecutive game after opening the season with three losses. Curry added eight rebounds and six assists. He made 11 of 27 shots from the field, including six 3-pointers, and converted all 16 of his free throws. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg scored 26 points for the Warriors, while Brandon Williams added 11 off the bench. Minnesota cut into the deficit after trailing 93-81 at the end of the third quarter. The Timberwolves outscored Golden State 66-55 in the second half, and Bones Hyland’s bank shot brought them within three points in the closing seconds. Curry secured the final margin with two free throws. The late push followed a commanding stretch for Golden State. The Warriors led 64-48 at halftime and extended their advantage to 78-54 midway through the second half after a three-point play by Curry. Minnesota closed the third quarter with a 27-15 run, narrowing the gap before its fourth-quarter comeback attempt. Jonathan Kuminga led the...