NBA Roundup: Karl-Anthony Towns, Wolves Whip Warriors

NBA Roundup: Karl-Anthony Towns, Wolves Whip Warriors
Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) shoots the ball as Golden State Warriors guard Gary Payton II (0) guards him during the fourth quarter at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn., on Mar 1, 2022. Harrison Barden/USA TODAY Sports via Field Level Media
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Karl-Anthony Towns scored 39 points and grabbed nine rebounds, D'Angelo Russell added 22 points and seven assists and the Minnesota Timberwolves cruised to a 129–114 win over the Golden State Warriors on Tuesday in Minneapolis.

The Timberwolves went on a 12–1 run to close the first quarter and take a lead they never relinquished. Minnesota’s advantage swelled to as many as 21 points through a combination of efficient offense and stingy defense.