Mon Dec 09 22:08:28 UTC 2024: ## Curry’s Buzzer-Beater Leads Warriors Past Timberwolves

**SAN FRANCISCO –** Stephen Curry’s incredible 39-foot buzzer-beater to end the third quarter propelled the Golden State Warriors to a 114-106 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. The win snapped Minnesota’s four-game winning streak and marked the second matchup between the teams in three days.

Curry finished with 30 points and eight assists, showcasing his clutch play with a game-winning shot and key passes in the closing minutes. He connected with Jonathan Kuminga for a go-ahead dunk with just over two minutes remaining and found Buddy Hield for a crucial three-pointer with 58 seconds left on the clock. Hield himself had an outstanding performance, scoring 27 points, including seven three-pointers, putting him just one shy of 2,000 career three-pointers. Kuminga contributed a strong performance with 20 points and seven rebounds.

Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 27 points, but it wasn’t enough to overcome the Warriors’ late-game surge. Minnesota continues to be hampered by injuries, with guard Rob Dillingham missing his fifth consecutive game due to a sprained ankle. The Timberwolves’ previous five-game winning streak against Golden State also came to an end.

The Warriors also had injury concerns, with Andrew Wiggins sidelined due to a right ankle injury. A controversial foul call on Draymond Green in the third quarter, which was overturned after a review, added to the drama.

The victory sets the Warriors up for an NBA Cup quarterfinal matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday. Minnesota will host the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday in a game recently added to the schedule.

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