Tip-Off Tension

Early Wolves Surge

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Warrior Resistance

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Randle’s Dominance

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Edwards’ Playmaking

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Third-Quarter Surge

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Warrior Comeback Attempt

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Defensive Stand

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Final Moment

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Celebration & Look Ahead

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Tip-Off Tension

Timberwolves vs Warriors Game 5 kicked off under bright lights, with both teams fighting for Western Semis control

Early Wolves Surge

Anthony Edwards exploded early, collecting fast-break points and energizing Minnesota’s offense.

Warrior Resistance

Rookie Brandin Podziemski poured in a playoff-career-high 28 points to counter Minnesota’s attack.

Randle’s Dominance

Julius Randle anchored the Timberwolves with a 29-point masterclass, dominating inside and out

Edwards’ Playmaking

Beyond scoring, Edwards tallied a triple-double with 22 points and 12 assists, orchestrating Minnesota’s offense.

Third-Quarter Surge

A string of threes and defensive stops in Q3 built a 15-point cushion for Minnesota.

Warrior Comeback Attempt

Jonathan Kuminga’s energy kept Golden State within striking distance, but the gap held.

Defensive Stand

Gobert’s signature block and team defense held the Warriors to 44% shooting in the paint

Final Moment

With five seconds left, Towns’ rebound ended any Warriors rally, cementing a 121–110 win.

Celebration & Look Ahead

Minnesota closes out the series 4–1 and advances to the Western Conference Finals, riding momentum and team unity.

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