Warriors Beat Timberwolves 119–114 as Stephen Curry Scores 44 Points

Updated October 29, 2026: Stephen Curry scored a season-high 44 points as the Golden State Warriors defeated the Minnesota Timberwolves 119–114 on Wednesday, October 28, at Target Center in Minneapolis. Rookie Yaxel Lendeborg added 26 points for Golden State, which built a substantial lead and survived a determined Minnesota comeback. The Associated Press has confirmed the final score and individual performances, replacing the pregame projections that previously appeared in this article.

Warriors vs. Timberwolves: final score and game details

• Final score: Golden State Warriors 119, Minnesota Timberwolves 114
• Competition: 2026–27 NBA regular season
• Venue: Target Center, Minneapolis, Minnesota
• Game date: Wednesday, October 28, 2026, in Minneapolis
• Scheduled tipoff: 7:00 p.m. Minneapolis time, Central Daylight Time (CDT, UTC−05:00)
• Eastern time: 8:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT, UTC−04:00) on October 28
• Corresponding UTC: 00:00 on Thursday, October 29, 2026
• Records after the game: Golden State 2–3; Minnesota 3–2

The Wednesday local date and Thursday UTC date describe the same scheduled start, not separate games. Minneapolis and the U.S. Eastern time zone were still observing daylight saving time on October 28. For official game information, see the NBA game center. The Associated Press game report confirms the completed contest and its final result.

How Golden State built its lead

Golden State took control early, scoring 30 points to Minnesota's 23 in the first quarter and extending the advantage with a 34–25 second period. The Warriors led 64–48 at halftime, a 16-point cushion that reflected the scoring separation established before the break. Curry's shooting was central to that start, while Lendeborg gave the visitors a second productive offensive option.

The third quarter was closer: Minnesota outscored Golden State 33–29, trimming the margin to 93–81 heading into the final period. The Warriors had led by as many as 24 points during the game, according to AP, but the Timberwolves continued to find opportunities rather than allowing the deficit to settle the outcome. Minnesota's fourth-quarter 33–26 scoring edge cut the final margin to five points.

The quarter-by-quarter totals were Golden State 30, 34, 29 and 26; Minnesota 23, 25, 33 and 33. Those numbers show why both descriptions of the game are accurate: the Warriors created the decisive advantage in the first half, yet their inability to close out the fourth quarter comfortably made the final minutes competitive.

Curry's 44 points power the Warriors

Curry shot 11-for-27 from the field, made six 3-pointers and converted all 16 of his free-throw attempts. He also contributed eight rebounds and six assists. His 44 points were a season high at the time of the game, according to AP, and supplied more than a third of Golden State's total offense.

The perfect free-throw performance mattered especially in a contest that tightened late. When Minnesota made its final push, the Warriors could still turn to a proven scorer capable of earning points without relying solely on another perimeter shot. Curry's scoring line does not mean the rest of the offense was irrelevant; it highlights how important it was that Golden State paired his production with another major contributor.

Lendeborg adds 26 as Golden State wins its second straight

Lendeborg finished with 26 points, giving Golden State a substantial complementary scoring performance in a game where the Warriors needed offense from more than one source. His availability had been a notable pregame issue because he appeared on the injury report with left foot inflammation and soreness. His actual participation and scoring are now more meaningful to the game story than that earlier pregame designation.

The victory was Golden State's second in a row after an 0–3 start to the season. The Warriors had beaten Denver 134–114 on October 26, and their win in Minneapolis followed that result with another strong scoring night. Two consecutive victories do not resolve every early-season question, but they move Golden State to 2–3 and provide concrete evidence of a response to its opening losing streak.

Minnesota rallies without Anthony Edwards

The Timberwolves played without Anthony Edwards, who had averaged 33.3 points over his first four games. AP reported that Minnesota announced on Tuesday that Edwards would miss extended time following arthroscopic surgery on his right knee. His absence was a confirmed personnel factor, not a speculative explanation for every possession or for the final score.

Jonathan Kuminga led Minnesota with 20 points against his former team. Jaden McDaniels and Terrence Shannon Jr. each scored 19. That distribution illustrates how several Timberwolves contributed to the effort to make up ground after the Warriors' strong opening half.

Minnesota pulled within 116–112 late in the fourth quarter and had opportunities to cut the gap further. AP reported that McDaniels missed two 3-point attempts in the final minute that could have made it a one-possession contest. The Timberwolves nevertheless stayed within reach until the closing moments, a meaningful change from the 24-point deficit they had faced earlier.

LaMelo Ball finished with eight points after shooting 3-for-11 overall and 2-for-8 from beyond the arc. That performance was a difficult offensive night for a player who had been identified before tipoff as one of the possible facilitators in Edwards' absence. It is important to separate that verified individual box-score line from wider claims about Minnesota's future effectiveness without Edwards.

What the result means for both teams

Golden State improved to 2–3, having turned an 0–3 start into a two-game winning streak. Minnesota slipped to 3–2 after opening the year with three victories and then losing twice. The Timberwolves had entered Wednesday with a 3–1 record, so that earlier figure belongs to the pregame context rather than the current standings.

The result also illustrates two different realities from the same game. Golden State's first-half execution and Curry's scoring were enough to secure the road win. Minnesota, even missing its leading scorer, generated a comeback that forced the visitors to finish the job late. Neither observation requires projecting a playoff outcome from five regular-season games.

Next games and where to check official updates

The Warriors are scheduled to host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, October 30, while Minnesota is scheduled to host the Los Angeles Clippers that same Friday. Those next matchups are listed in the NBA schedule and were also identified in AP's postgame report. Fans should check the respective Warriors schedule and Timberwolves schedule for any later changes.

For the October 28 matchup, the official NBA game page remains the direct link for game information and statistical updates. The verified final score is 119–114 in Golden State's favor, as reported by the Associated Press. The original preview's tipoff and venue information remain accurate, but its prospective questions about which team would prevail have now been answered by the final result.