Curry-Less Warriors Get Absolutely Destroyed in Minnesota
Hold onto your seats, NBA fans—the Golden State Warriors just suffered one of their most embarrassing losses in years. On January 26, 2026, a depleted Warriors squad without Stephen Curry (knee) and Draymond Green (back) got run off the floor by the Minnesota Timberwolves, 108-83. This wasn’t just a loss… it was a demolition.
The Shocking Turnaround That Broke Golden State
The Warriors stormed out with a 13-0 run, jumping to a 16-8 lead and making Timberwolves fans sweat. But then? Minnesota woke up. Bones Hyland ignited transition buckets, Naz Reid buried a momentum-shifting three, and Julius Randle dropped 10 straight in a brutal 21-4 run to close the half. Suddenly, it was 53-38 at the break—and the Warriors never recovered.
Golden State shot a miserable 34.7% from the field and a season-low 23.1% from three (9-for-39). The proud Warriors dynasty looked lost, exposed, and utterly human without their superstar engine.
Timberwolves Bench Mobb Dominates the Paint
Even without Anthony Edwards (rested foot), Minnesota’s depth was unstoppable. Rudy Gobert owned the glass with 15 points and a monstrous 17 rebounds. Julius Randle led with 18 points, while Donte DiVincenzo (15 pts, 8 ast, 5 threes) and Bones Hyland (17 pts) torched the Warriors in transition.
- Rudy Gobert: 15 pts, 17 reb, total paint control
- Julius Randle: 18 pts, sparked the game-changing run
- Bones Hyland: 17 pts, electric in the comeback
- Naz Reid & Donte DiVincenzo: 15 pts each, clutch shooting
For the Warriors? Reserves fought hard—Quinten Post led with 13 points, Brandin Podziemski added 12—but it wasn’t enough. Gui Santos grabbed a double-double (11 pts, 10 reb), but the offense stalled without Curry’s gravity.
Is This the End of an Era for Golden State?
This 25-point thrashing snapped Minnesota’s five-game skid and exposed a harsh truth: the Warriors are mortal without Steph. Fans are asking the tough questions—is the dynasty crumbling? Or will Curry’s return save the season? One thing’s clear: Minnesota just sent a message to the entire league.
