Game 3 between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors is set for Saturday evening at Chase Center, with the series lead at stake. The Wolves and Warriors split the first two games of their best-of-seven series, and now Anthony Edwards and Minnesota are looking to regain home-court advantage. The Warriors will again be without Stephen Curry, who strained his hamstring in Game 1. The Wolves are favored on the road.
Golden State`s offense struggled in their Game 2 loss. The Warriors scored only 15 points in the first quarter. Jonathan Kuminga was the team`s highest scorer off the bench with 18 points.
Meanwhile, the Wolves played strongly. Anthony Edwards scored 20 points despite a minor injury scare during the game.
Game 3 Information
- Time: 8:30 p.m.
- Date: Saturday, May 10
- Location: Chase Center — San Francisco
- TV Channel: ABC
- Odds (Spread / Total): Timberwolves -5.5, O/U 200.5
Game 3 Best Bet
The author is not overthinking this series. Until Stephen Curry returns, they are picking the Timberwolves against the spread for each game. Golden State`s playoff net rating drops by 16.3 points per 100 possessions when he is off the court. The drop was smaller in the regular season (5.7), but is typically much higher. Golden State`s entire playing style relies on Curry`s movement and shooting. They are a different team without him. The Pick: Timberwolves -5.5
Jasper Hawthorne