The Klay Thompson-less Warriors struggled again, starting their road trip off with a loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
With Draymond Green and James Wiseman still rehabbing, the Warriors had little answers for Towns on Tuesday night.
With KAT leading the way with 20 first-half points, the Wolves outscored the 26-14 in the paint in the first two frames. While Looney put up a valiant effort, Towns’ ability to get whatever he wanted – inside or out – highlighted the Warriors’ desperate need to get Green back. A problem that reared its head in the collapse Sunday vs. the Mavericks was evident again Tuesday in Minneapolis.
Golden State’s starters got off to a good start as Andrew Wiggins scored a quick eight points to help the Warriors take an early six-point lead. But Wiggins cooled and the game quickly flipped once Curry went to the bench and the second unit entered. Minnesota ended the first quarter on a 15-6 run.