Stephen Curry’s 44-point outburst powered the Warriors past Minnesota in Game 5, with Yaxel Lendeborg adding 26. Golden State built control during Curry’s second-quarter surge, then held on after the Timberwolves cut the lead to three in the final minute.

By the Numbers
  • Curry: 44 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists.
  • Lendeborg: 26 points.
  • Minnesota trimmed the Warriors’ lead to 3 points in the final minute.
Yes, But

The finish felt tense, but Golden State’s control of the game was greater than the late score suggested.

Bottom Line

Curry’s scoring burst set the tone, and the Warriors did enough to withstand Minnesota’s late push and take Game 5.