Live updates: Timberwolves end second quarter on a flurry, lead Warriors 62-47 at the half

The Wolves have a 3-1 lead in the best-of-seven series as they look to close out Golden State and advance to the Western Conference finals.

The Minnesota Star Tribune
May 15, 2025 at 2:55AM
Timberwolves forward Julius Randle (30) scored over Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) in the second quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Wednesday May 14, 2025. The Minnesota Timberwolves hosted the Golden State Warriors in game 5 of the NBA Western Conference playoff semifinal series. (Jerry Holt/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

History is on the line Wednesday night when the Timberwolves host the Warriors in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.

After advancing to the Western Conference finals last year, Minnesota can make it back-to-back trips for the first time in franchise history with a win. They’re currently up 3-1 in the series.

“I know they are ready for the series to be over,” Jaden McDaniels said of Wolves fans. “I feel like it’s going to be too loud for me to talk to my teammates in [Target Center].”

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Chris Hine is the Timberwolves reporter at the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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