PREVIEW: The Golden State Warriors enter Friday's matchup as a perimeter-heavy offensive force, ranking first in three-point attempts at 50.9% of their shot diet, though they rank 24th in actual three-point shooting efficiency. Meanwhile, the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves boast the third-ranked efficient attacking rim game and the sixth-best free throw rate, but their defensive vulnerabilities are glaring—they allow high-quality three-pointers and rank 28th in defending shots at the rim. Golden State's turnover issues (25th in the league) could prove costly against a Timberwolves squad that forces plenty of miscues. The Warriors remain without Stephen Curry, whose knee injury has sidelined him for 15 games with his return delayed another 10 days, forcing Golden State to rely heavily on role players. Both teams arrive desperate to snap three-game losing streaks, with Minnesota holding the sixth seed at 40-26 and Golden State clinging to ninth place with a below-.500 record of 32-33. Anthony Edwards has been sensational over the last 10 contests, averaging 27.9 points with 3.2 assists and 1.8 steals per game. The Timberwolves bring stronger recent form, going 7-3 in their last 10 games while shooting 48.0% from the field, compared to Golden State's 3-7 stretch and 44.8% shooting rate. The Timberwolves rank third in forcing few three-point attempts allowed on defense, a significant advantage against the Warriors' volume-based offensive approach.