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Golden State Warriors: 5 Must-See Games In 2016-17 Season

By James D. Tillman III

Apr 9, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Golden State Warriors guards Klay Thompson (11) and Stephen Curry (30) celebrate after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 100-99 at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 9, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Golden State Warriors guards Klay Thompson (11) and Stephen Curry (30) celebrate after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 100-99 at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-USA TODAY Sports /
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April 5, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is congratulated by guard Ricky Rubio (9) after making a basket while being fouled against the Golden State Warriors during overtime at Oracle Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 124-117. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
April 5, 2016; Oakland, CA, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) is congratulated by guard Ricky Rubio (9) after making a basket while being fouled against the Golden State Warriors during overtime at Oracle Arena. The Timberwolves defeated the Warriors 124-117. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports /

Dec. 11, 2016: Warriors at Minnesota Timberwolves

You may be tempted to think, “How can a Timberwolves squad that won just 29 games last season be a marquee matchup on any team’s schedule, least of all the two-time Western Conference champions?”

Normally, that line of thinking would be correct. However, the Timberwolves were one of just two teams to walk out of Oracle Arena with a win last season.

In that contest, Minnesota overcame a 17-point deficit en route to a stunning 124-117 overtime victory.

One of the most notable stats from that game was the fact that two-time MVP, Stephen Curry, scored just 21 points (nine points below his season average) while shooting a pedestrian 7-for-25 from the field.

The Warriors will more than likely be one of the top scoring teams in the league this year as well. But with the presence of a defensive-minded genius like Tom Thibodeau pacing the sidelines, the Timberwolves will be playing with more of an edge this time around.

Simply put, this matchup will be more entertaining than it looks on paper.

Next: No. 4

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