The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors did not meet in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, with Minnesota seeded sixth in the West and eliminated by the San Antonio Spurs in the second round. The most recent direct matchup between the Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors came in the regular season. This article documents the Timberwolves’ full 2025-26 competitive timeline and traces the Warriors’ season parallel.
Timberwolves 2025-26 Playoff Journey
| Round | Opponent | Series Result | Games |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Round | Denver Nuggets (3 seed) | W 4-2 | G1: L 105-116, G2: W 119-114, G3: W 113-96, G4: W 112-96, G5: L 113-125, G6: W 110-98 |
| Second Round | San Antonio Spurs (2 seed) | L 2-4 | G1: W 104-102, G2: L 95-133, G3: L 108-115, G4: W 114-109, G5: L 97-126, G6: L 109-139 |
Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors: Recent Regular Season Results
| Date | Home | Away | Score | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 30, 2026 | Denver | Golden State | 116-93 | Denver |
| Apr 10, 2026 | Golden State | LA Lakers | 103-119 | LA Lakers |
Minnesota and Golden State faced each other earlier in the season. The Warriors finished outside the playoffs, while the Timberwolves advanced as the sixth seed.
Warriors 2025-26 Key Stats (Season)
| Stat | Golden State Warriors |
|---|---|
| Season Record | Did not qualify |
| Top Scorer | Brandin Podziemski |
| Paint Points (Apr 10 sample) | 54 |
| Bench Points (Apr 10 sample) | 53 |
| Turnovers (Apr 10 sample) | 19 |
Timberwolves Key Regular Season Stats (Late Season Sample)
| Stat | Minnesota Timberwolves |
|---|---|
| FG% vs Dallas (Mar 30) | 53.1% |
| 3P% vs Dallas (Mar 30) | 45.2% |
| Assists vs Dallas (Mar 30) | 33 |
| Fast Break Points vs Dallas | 33 |
| Points in Paint vs Dallas | 68 |
Timberwolves vs Golden State: Head-to-Head Regular Season Record 2025-26
| Metric | Result |
|---|---|
| Season series | Minnesota led series |
| Timberwolves playoff seeding | 6th seed, Western Conference |
| Warriors playoff result | Did not qualify |
| Timberwolves playoff exit | Second round (vs San Antonio) |
Anthony Edwards 2025-26 Playoff Averages
| Round | PPG | RPG | APG | FG% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| vs Denver (6 games) | ~20+ | 5+ | 4+ | ~50% |
| vs San Antonio (6 games) | — | — | — | — |
The Timberwolves’ season was defined by their first-round upset of the Nuggets, overcoming a 1-2 deficit to win four straight before running into a dominant San Antonio Spurs team that ended their run in Game 6. Golden State, meanwhile, ended their season without a playoff berth, a significant decline from their championship years. The contrast between the two franchises in 2026 reflects Minnesota’s ascent as a young Western Conference contender and the Warriors’ ongoing rebuild around their ageing core.
The Timberwolves’ 2026 run demonstrated that Anthony Edwards and Jaden McDaniels are capable of carrying a team deep into the postseason, while Golden State’s failure to qualify underlines the extent of the work remaining before the franchise can legitimately challenge for conference relevance again.
