Timberwolves Host Warriors in Key Western Clash

The Minnesota Timberwolves will host the Golden State Warriors at Target Center in Minneapolis on Saturday, January 24, 2026, at 5:30 p.m. ET, as both teams aim to snap recent losing streaks in a key Western Conference matchup. The seventh-seeded Timberwolves, with a 27-18 record, have dropped four straight games, while the eighth-seeded Warriors, at 25-21, have lost their last two.

Both squads enter desperate for a victory to bolster their playoff positioning in a competitive conference. The Timberwolves have struggled offensively during their skid, averaging 123.6 points over their last 10 games while shooting 50.3 percent from the field. Defensively, they rely heavily on center Rudy Gobert, whose presence on the floor drops their defensive rating to 108.3, compared to 123.7 without him. Minnesota's bench has been a liability, ranking 22nd in scoring and contributing just 23.3 points per game during the losing streak, putting pressure on coach Chris Finch to adjust rotations.

The Warriors, meanwhile, have gone 6-4 in their last 10 outings, averaging 122.8 points and excelling in assists with 31.4 per game. Their 23-2 record in one-possession games highlights their clutch...