After going into halftime up two points, the Warriors saw their lead evaporate as the Wolves embarked on a 21-2 run starting with two Rudy Gobert free throws. The Warriors left the third quarter trailing by 20 after a 12-minute stretch filled with fruitless Golden State drives, turnovers and a parade of made Timberwolves jumpers.

The Timberwolves overpowered the Stephen Curry-deprived Warriors 117-110 and can now close out the Western Conference semifinals come Game 5 in Minneapolis

The Timberwolves lead the series 3-1 after their 117-110 win in San Francisco. Game 5 is Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at Target Center. Technically, Golden State could win that game and push the series back to California to give Curry a crack at a triumphant return, but that feels highly unlikely.

Even Draymond Green says the Warriors are better off playing 'the long game' with their franchise legend's hamstring injury.

Kendrick Perkins made a major statement about Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga while also taking a shot at head coach Steve Kerr.

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Green made a statement and an apology before speaking to the media about Golden State's 117-110 loss to Minnesota.

Golden State hasn't shown it can keep up with Minnesota without Steph Curry. Can the Wolves stay locked in before his possible return?