Warriors vs Timberwolves Picks and Prediction – 5/15/2025

On Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors visit the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 5 of their Western Conference semifinals best-of-seven series. The Warriors trail Minnesota 3-1 in the series after losing 117-110 in Game 4 on Monday night. The leading scorer for Golden State was Jonathan Kuminga, who scored 23 points. The Warriors shot only 43.5% overall and 29.6% from 3-point territory. Keep up to date with all the NBA action with our expert NBA picks.

With Stephen Curry expected to miss Game 5, the leading scorer for Golden State is Jimmy Butler III, averaging 20.2 points per game, while Jonathan Kuminga is second, averaging 13.4 points per game. Butler is the leading rebounder, averaging 6.8 per game, and the leader in assists, averaging 5.3 per game. Golden State scores an average of 101.7 points per game

The Minnesota Timberwolves look to clinch this series with a victory at home on Wednesday in Game 5. The Timberwolves have won each of the last three games after opening the series with a loss. Julius Randle was the leading scorer for Minnesota with 31 points in Game 4. The Timberwolves shot 49.4% overall and 47.1% from 3-point territory. Minnesota was careless with the ball, committing 21 turnovers, but strong shooting from beyond the arc helped to offset the turnovers. 

Anthony Edwards is leading Minnesota in scoring, averaging 26.6 points per game, and Julius Randle is second in scoring, averaging 23.4 points per game. Rudy Gobert is the leading rebounder, averaging 10.2 rebounds per game, while Randle is the leader in assists, averaging 6.4 per game. Minnesota scores an average of 106.3 points per game, shooting 45.3% overall and 33.6% from 3-point territory.

The Minnesota Timberwolves will win at home on Wednesday in Game 5 to clinch the series and cover the number. Minnesota has covered the number in five of its last seven overall, and the Timberwolves are 8-3 ATS over the last 11 versus an opponent from the Pacific division. Golden State is expected to once again play without its leading scorer and playmaker, Stephen Curry, who is out with a left hamstring strain. Final Score Prediction: Minnesota Timberwolves win and cover ATS 114-96.