The Warriors were up 34-10 late in the first quarter, a mind-boggling combination of Minnesota ineptitude and Golden State desperation.

The Timberwolves have had some ugly losses this season. For a variety of reasons, Wednesday’s 116-115 defeat at the hands of the Warriors may be near the top of the list. Golden State was

Warriors: With Draymond Green (illness), Jonathan Kuminga (ankle) and Kyle Anderson (hamstring) missing from the frontcourt, the Warriors built a 26-5 lead behind an 8-for-12 start from 3-point range. This was a had-to-have-it performance for a team Green recently said lost its soul.

Steph Curry shines with 31 points, leading the Warriors to a crucial road victory over the Timberwolves, 116-115, as Golden State fights back to a .500 season.