PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors (13-12) face the Minnesota Timberwolves (15-9) on December 12. The matchup takes place at Chase Center in San Francisco , where the Warriors have won seven of their last ten home games. Golden State ranks first in the league for three-point attempts, showcasing their commitment to perimeter shooting, while Minnesota allows fewer three-pointers on defense and ranks third in that defensive category. Minnesota enters this contest following a tough loss to Phoenix on December 8, when Anthony Edwards scored 40 points but the Timberwolves struggled from deep with just 26 percent shooting from beyond the arc. The Warriors boast efficient free-throw shooting at 81.9 percent and strong rim defense, though they struggle with a high turnover rate that ranks 25th in the league. The Timberwolves have defeated Golden State in their last four meetings and claimed six wins in their past ten head-to-head matchups. With three days of rest since their Suns defeat, Minnesota should be refreshed, and Anthony Edwards continues his elite scoring pace averaging 28.7 points per game. The Warriors enter as slight favorites with the expected return of Stephen Curry, yet the Timberwolves' offensive depth and balanced scoring attack position them as serious threats in what shapes up as a competitive Western Conference battle.