Minnesota Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) goes up for a shot as Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) defends during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Minneapolis.
Timberwolves 117-93 Warriors: Randle Powers Minnesota To Level Series 1-1
Julius Randle helped the Minnesota Timberwolves with 24 points and 11 assists in a 117-93 win over the Golden State Warriors. Anthony Edwards added 20 points despite a minor injury scare. Golden State struggled without Stephen Curry, who missed the game due to a hamstring strain. Jonathan Kuminga (18 points) and Trayce Jackson-Davis (15 points) fought back, but the team managed just 15 points in the first quarter -- their lowest in a playoff opener since 2016. Draymond Green also picked up his fifth technical foul in the playoffs, losing the second round of the NBA Western Conference semifinals series.
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards goes up for a shot as Golden State Warriors guard Pat Spencer (61), right, and forward Kevon Looney (5), bottom, defend during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Minneapolis.
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) jogs down the court during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors in Minneapolis.
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Golden State Warriors' Trayce Jackson-Davis (32) goes up for a dunk but is fouled by Minnesota Timberwolves' Donte DiVincenzo (0) in the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Minneapolis.
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) goes up for a shot during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors in Minneapolis.
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Minnesota Timberwolves center Naz Reid (11) works toward the basket as Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) defends during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Minneapolis.
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Minnesota Timberwolves forward Jaden McDaniels (3) goes up for a dunk during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors in Minneapolis.
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Knox II (31) goes up for a shot as Minnesota Timberwolves center Luka Garza (55) defends during the second half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series in Minneapolis.
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Minnesota Timberwolves guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker (9) gestures after making a three-point shot during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Golden State Warriors in Minneapolis.
NBA Western Conference Semifinals: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30), right, sits on the bench with teammates during the first half of Game 2 of an NBA basketball second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis.
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