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Strong 4th Quarter Performance Buoys Warriors’ Win Against Timberwolves

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(Photo : Getty Images) Stephen Curry #30 of the Golden State Warriors reacts after scoring a three-point basket against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals at ORACLE Arena on June 19, 2016 in Oakland, California.

The Golden State Warriors showed the basketball world why they are one of the best teams in the league after a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday night. Despite trailing in the latter part of the third quarter up to the first few minutes of the fourth, the Warriors showed a relentless offensive run, which ended up in a 116-108 win.

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The Warriors, which suffered an embarrassing loss in the hands of the Memphis Grizzlies the other night, only scored 18 points in the third quarter, a factor that had them facing a 10-point deficit at the start of the fourth. However, the Warriors managed to their rhythm in the better part of the closing quarter.

Leading the Warriors' offense is Klay Thompson with 30 points, six rebounds, and two assists, according to ESPN. Kevin Durant had 22 points, eight rebounds, and five assists, while Stephen Curry had 22 points, four rebounds, and nine assists. Draymond was in excellent form with 18 points with a 5-of-8 shooting from the three-point area.

When asked about his team's late game rally, Green said, "We played a great 12 minutes, inspired by our second unit who played 9 of those 12 minutes. And that's what gave us this win."

Banking in on the Warriors' lack of a defensive bigman, the Timberwolves was anchored by Karl-Anthony Towns with 25 points and 18 rebounds, according to NBA.com. Andrew Wiggins added had 25 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Zach Lavine had 25 points and posted a 5-of-9 shooting in the three-point area.

The Warriors will be visiting the New Orleans Pelicans on Wednesday, while the Timberwolves will fly to Chicago on the same day.

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