Stephen Curry is expected to return from a five-game absence due to a thigh injury when the Golden State Warriors host the Minnesota Timberwolves on Friday. The Warriors, holding a 13-12 record, aim to extend their two-game winning streak against a Timberwolves team sitting at 15-9 after a recent loss. Anthony Edwards is listed as questionable with right foot soreness, potentially impacting Minnesota's offense.
The Golden State Warriors will welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves to San Francisco on Friday, December 12, 2025, in a key Western Conference matchup. Curry, who has been sidelined for five games with a left quad contusion and muscle strain, averages 27.9 points per game this season at age 37. His return is anticipated to bolster the Warriors, who recently defeated the Chicago Bulls 123-91 and enter with a 13-12 record.
For the Timberwolves, Edwards' status is uncertain due to right foot soreness. Over his last 10 games, Edwards has averaged 31.4 points per game while shooting 53.0% from the field, ranking fourth in the league in that span. Minnesota comes off a 108-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns and holds a 15-9 record. Julius Randle leads the team with nearly 23 points per game and tops the squad in assists.
Draymond Green is out for Golden State, which could affect their matchup against Minnesota's Rudy Gobert. Betting models project the Warriors as slight favorites at -125, with an over/under of 230.5 points. SportsLine's model gives the over a 55.2% chance and backs Golden State to win. The game tips off at 10 p.m. ET and will air on NBA TV.
