Despite facing adversity with injuries and ejections, the Golden State Warriors found themselves in a closely contested battle against the Minnesota Timberwolves, renowned for their top-rated defense. Tuesday night marked the Warriors’ fourth consecutive loss, with a final score of 104-101. In the absence of Stephen Curry, and with Draymond Green and Klay Thompson ejected early on, the Warriors’ offense, grappling to establish its identity, showcased resilience.

Rookie Brandin Podziemski emerged as a standout performer, scoring 23 points and becoming the first Warrior not named Curry to surpass the 20-point mark this season. Dario Saric contributed 21 points, including a crucial go-ahead 3-pointer in the game’s final moments, briefly putting Golden State in the lead.

However, the Timberwolves managed to secure the win, with Karl-Anthony Towns hitting a pivotal 3-pointer and Mike Conley delivering the decisive shot. The Warriors now hold a 6-6 season record, with a home record of 1-4 and a four-game losing streak.

Looking ahead, the Warriors face a continued home stand with two matchups against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Thursday and Saturday, concluding with a game against the surging Houston Rockets on Monday. Following a pre-Thanksgiving trip to Phoenix to play the Suns, the Warriors will return home for another extended home stand.