Warriors Struggle with Injuries, Lose to Timberwolves

Golden State's losing skid continues as they fall to Minnesota at home.

Mar. 14, 2026 at 7:07am by Ben Kaplan

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The Golden State Warriors entered Friday night's game at Chase Center in San Francisco desperately seeking a win after consecutive close losses to struggling teams. However, the Warriors' injury woes continued as they fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves, extending their losing streak.

Why it matters

The Warriors have been one of the NBA's elite teams in recent years, but have faced a rash of injuries this season that have hampered their performance. This latest loss is another blow in what has been a challenging campaign for the defending champions.

The details

The Warriors were without several key players, including Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, due to various injuries. This forced head coach Steve Kerr to rely on a patchwork lineup that was unable to overcome a determined Timberwolves squad.

  • The Warriors entered Friday night's game at Chase Center in San Francisco.

The players

Stephen Curry

Star point guard for the Golden State Warriors.

Klay Thompson

Star shooting guard for the Golden State Warriors.

Steve Kerr

Head coach of the Golden State Warriors.

Minnesota Timberwolves

The opposing team that defeated the Warriors.

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The takeaway

The Warriors' struggles with injuries have been a major factor in their disappointing season so far. If they hope to return to championship contention, they will need to get healthy and find a way to overcome these setbacks.