The Timberwolves rally against the Warriors, but eventually slip up, falling 116-115

Julius Randle added 17, Naz Reid 15 and Jaden McDaniels 14 for the Wolves, who were outrebounded 45-41.

The Warriors shot 50 percent (18-for-36) on three-pointers and the Wolves hit 17 of 37.

The Timberwolves will reach the halfway point of the NBA season on Friday, still struggling at times to establish an identity.

The Wolves had their second-best overall record in 35 seasons when they finished 56–26 in 2023–24; they were 29-11 after 40 games.

This season, they are 21-19 after 40 games in the long adjustment to add Randle and DiVincenzo … an adjustment that has shown progress now that DiVincenzo is in the starting lineup and Randle has found a niche.

“He’s filled the stat sheet, played at a high level, seven or eight assists every night, what we need, played well off of Ant,” Finch said of Randle before Wednesday’s game. “Much more determined, a bit more explosive, definitely playing with power, good to see.”