Preview: The Timberwolves have lost three straight and seven out of eight and are coming off their most one-sided loss of the season, 117-90 to Detroit on Friday at Target Center. Afterward coach Tom Thibodeau talked about his team's low-energy second half and Ricky Rubio questioned the team's heart. On the other side of the spectrum, the Warriors lost 110-89 at Memphis on Saturday but have won 16 of their past 18. The Wolves lost 115-102 at Golden State Nov. 26. The Warriors are 11-2 on the road.

Players to watch: Wolves G/F Andrew Wiggins had 16 points on 6-for-16 shooting Friday, but with just two rebounds and no assists in nearly 27 minutes. Guard Zach LaVine and C Karl-Anthony Towns both had 14 points on 6-for-12 shooting Friday. Star guard Stephen Curry has led the Warriors in scoring in eight of the past 10 meetings between the teams. He scored 17 of his 34 points in the third quarter vs. the Wolves on Nov. 26. F Kevin Durant had 28 points and 10 rebounds in that game.

Injuries: Wolves F Nemanja Bjelica missed Friday's game because of a sore right ankle. He is questionable. The Warriors reported no injuries for Saturday's game in Memphis.

Kent Youngblood