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How Badly Do Warriors Need to Beat Wolves?

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Jonah Kubicek | Last updated Dec 8, 2024 10:48 AM ET

After losing six of their last seven, the Golden State Warriors deperatly need a statement win to get back on track and show the league--for the second time this season--that they are to be taken seruosuly. The Minnesota Timberwolves will ride into Chase Center on Sunday night, so the Warriors are due for a tough matchup.

After getting off to a cold start to the season, the Wolves are riding a four-game win streak, including a 107-90 win over Golden State on Friday. With redemption and revenge on their mind, the Warriors will look to hold home court and even up the season series.

Keep it posted to Inside the Warriors for all the latest news, ranging from odds (via FanDuel), injury reports for both teams, and TV information.

Injury Report

Warriors

Moses Moody, knee (QUESTIONABLE)
Andrew Wiggins, ankle (QUESTIONABLE)
De'Anthony Melton, ACL (OUT)

Timberwolves

Joe Ingles, calf (OUT)
Rob Dillingham, ankle (OUT)

How to Watch

Time: 5:30 PM PST

Location: Chase Center (San Francisco, CA)

Channel: NBC Sports Bay Area

Streaming: NBA League Pass

Betting Odds

Spread: Warriors -1 (-106)/Timberwolves +1 (-114)

Money line: Warriors (-116)/Timberwolves (-102)

Over/under: 216

In the last game, Steve Kerr experimented with Draymond Green coming off the bench for the first time since the 2021-22 season. It didn't result in a win, but adding a veteran and proven winner to the second unit seems like a sound strategy.

The Warriors are narrow favorites, and desperate to end their skid. Their last win against the Houston Rockets was expected to get them back on track, and sandwiching Friday's loss should be a solid way for the Dubs to move on.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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