US EditionWarriors Instant Analysis: Golden State Overpowered by Wolves as Stars Sit
Both teams faced significant absences with top players sidelined due to injuries, impacting their lineups for the game, Warriors held a 26-21 record before heading to Utah.
- On Jan 26, 2026, the Warriors and Timberwolves were shorthanded at Target Center as Stephen Curry and Draymond Green were ruled out and Anthony Edwards was scratched.
- After Sunday's road win, the Warriors held players out to manage injuries and fatigue, with Stephen Curry sidelined for knee issues, Draymond Green treated cautiously for his back, and Jonathan Kuminga resting a bone bruise and knee injury.
- Facing the shortages, the Warriors named backup and two-way options including Brandin Podziemski and Pat Spencer, with LJ Cryer questionable and De'Anthony Melton scoring in double figures despite limited minutes.
- With a Wednesday trip to Utah, the Warriors face a quick turnaround after losing Jimmy Butler III for the season, and Coach Steve Kerr hopes sidelined players return but urges caution.
- With both teams depleted, the matchup's competitiveness and lineups were significantly affected as the Warriors missed their top three in the second game of a back-to-back in Minneapolis, while Terrence Shannon Jr. was out and Leonard Miller questionable for Minnesota.
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Warriors Receive Good News About Steph Curry
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green sat out Monday night when the Golden State Warriors faced the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center.Curry was scratched with right knee inflammation. Green sat due to lower back soreness. The absences left the Warriors without their two most important players in a back-to-back matchup after Golden State dominated Minnesota 111-85 on Sunday.But head coach Steve Kerr provided positive news before Monday’s game.Ke…
Marin Independent Journal
Warriors instant analysis: Golden State overpowered by Wolves as stars sit
MINNEAPOLIS – The stars were in the building for a primetime showdown between the Warriors and Timberwolves on Monday night in Minneapolis. But unfortunately for the paying customers who watched at Target Center, those big names were also spectators watching in street clothes. The Warriors were without most of their top players. Steph Curry (knee inflammation) and Draymond Green (back) were held out after being questionable earlier in the day. …
Associated Press News
Stephen Curry, Draymond Green to miss Warriors' game at Minnesota
Stephen Curry and Draymond Green will miss Golden State’s game at Minnesota due to injuries. Both players suited up Sunday afternoon as the Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 111-85 in Minneapolis.
Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves injury report: Who's playing, injured and questionable players, head-to-head records, team stats, and more (January 26, 2026)
NBA News: The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves meet again on January 26 in Minnesota, wrapping up a back-to-back set. The first game was one-sid.
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