The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves face off in Game 1 of their Western Conference Semifinals series tonight at Target Center in Minneapolis.
The seventh-seeded Warriors arrive after a grueling seven-game victory over the Houston Rockets, while the sixth-seeded Timberwolves are well-rested following a five-game series win against the Los Angeles Lakers.
This marks the first-ever playoff meeting between the two franchises. The Warriors, led by Stephen Curry and midseason acquisition Jimmy Butler, will rely on their playoff experience to counter the Timberwolves’ youthful energy and size.
Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards has taken his play to another level in the playoffs, averaging 26.8 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game. But he’s had a lot of help, with Julius Randle and Jaden McDaniels averaging 22.6 and 17.4 points per game, respectively.
Golden State faces a significant size disadvantage, with Draymond Green (6’6″) often matched against the 7’1″ Rudy Gobert. The Warriors will need to leverage their speed and perimeter shooting to offset Minnesota’s interior presence.
Series Prediction: Expect the Timberwolves to win tonight at home and take the series in six.
How to Watch Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Tonight’s Warriors-Timberwolves game tips off just after 9:30 PM Eastern. The game airs live on TNT and streams on the TNT website and app, as well as Max.
Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, 9:30 PM Eastern
Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, MN
TV: TNT
Streaming: TNT app and website, Max, Hulu + Live TV, Sling, YouTube TV
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