Warriors Struggle with Injuries, Fall to Timberwolves in Fourth Straight Loss

Posted : 14 March 2026

The Golden State Warriors’ injury woes continued Friday night as the team lost four more players and suffered a 127-117 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves, marking their fourth consecutive loss. The defeat deepened their slide in the Western Conference standings.

Veteran forward Draymond Green was ruled out just 30 minutes before tip-off due to lower back soreness. Veteran center Al Horford exited the game after five minutes with a tight right calf. Guard Seth Curry left during the second quarter with left adductor discomfort, while second-year center Quinten Post suffered a sprained left ankle.

Golden State has also been without its top stars for over a month. Jimmy Butler is sidelined for the season following an ACL tear in early January, and Stephen Curry has been out since January 30 due to a persistent right knee problem. Curry missed his 16th consecutive game Friday, and the Warriors have gone 5-11 in that span, dropping to 32-34, just two games behind the LA Clippers for the eighth seed in the West.

Green’s back injury does not appear to be serious, as he was seen moving comfortably in the locker room after the game. The severity of Post’s ankle and Seth Curry’s adductor injuries remains unclear. Horford’s calf strain is expected to keep him sidelined for some time. “With a calf, we're not going to rush him back,” Kerr said.

The timing of these injuries is especially challenging as the Warriors begin a six-game road trip starting Sunday against the New York Knicks, with additional stops in Boston, Detroit, and Atlanta. The team risks falling below the Portland Trail Blazers into the 10th seed.

Newly acquired center Kristaps Porzingis was a bright spot for the Warriors, scoring 20 points in 22 minutes in his fourth game with the team, signaling progress with his recovery. However, Golden State was still heavily undermanned, trailing by as many as 25 points and never closing the gap to fewer than nine during a brief second-half rally.

For the Timberwolves, star Anthony Edwards was questionable due to right knee soreness but played after receiving clearance shortly before tip-off. He led Minnesota with 42 points and even engaged in light banter with Curry, whom he called “the greatest point guard.” Despite grabbing his knee toward the end of the game, Edwards appeared fine afterward and completed a postgame workout.

Warriors Struggle with Injuries, Fall to Timberwolves in Fourth Straight Loss

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