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Early in the game, the Warriors set the tone with remarkable shooting, going an impressive 12 for 12 from beyond the arc. Curry matched the entire Timberwolves team’s scoring with 12 points in the first quarter alone, giving the Warriors a commanding 22-point lead after just 12 minutes. However, as is often the case in the NBA, the game tightened in the subsequent quarters. The Timberwolves, aided by players like Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards, narrowed the Warriors' lead to just two points multiple times as the game progressed.