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Steph Curry remains absent, but the Golden State Warriors, along with Jimmy Butler’s impressive 33 points, put forth a commendable effort. Nonetheless, the Minnesota Timberwolves secured a 102-97 victory, gaining a 2-1 advantage in the Western Conference semifinals.
Anthony Edwards led the scoring for the Timberwolves with 35 points. Julius Randle recorded a triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists, while French center Rudy Gobert contributed significantly with nine points, 13 rebounds, and four blocks.
For the Warriors, Jonathan Kuminga was a standout, adding 30 points. This game marked the first time since 2007 in the playoffs that Golden State went into halftime without hitting a single three-pointer.
In the Eastern Conference, the Celtics achieved victory in New York against the Knicks, finishing the game 115-93. This win marked Boston’s first in the Eastern Conference semifinals, although the Knicks still maintain a 2-1 series lead.
Jayson Tatum delivered a strong performance with 22 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists, and Payton Pritchard contributed 23 points. The Celtics hit 20 of 40 attempts from beyond the arc, a significant improvement compared to their 25 out of 100 shooting performance in their two previous losses in Boston.
Latvian standout Kristaps Porzingis, coming off the bench, added five points and four rebounds for the Celtics. For the Knicks, Jalen Brunson was the leading scorer with 27 points, while British forward OG Anunoby registered two points and two rebounds. Additionally, German center Ariel Hukporti also scored two points during the closing moments of the game for New York.
