3 teams the Golden State Warriors don’t want to see in the playoffs

3 teams the Golden State Warriors don’t want to see in the playoffs: Minnesota Timberwolves

This one may come as a surprise to most people, as when you hear the name Minnesota Timberwolves, it probably doesn’t strike fear in many people’s hearts.

So far this year, the Golden State Warriors are 2-2 against the T-Wolves, and Draymond Green appeared in only one of those games (which the Warriors won).

However, on paper, the Timberwolves are a nightmare matchup for the Warriors to deal with. There are potential mismatches and nuisances all over the court.

First and foremost, just like the Warriors probably don’t have anyone who can adequately matchup with Jokic, the same can be said for Karl-Anthony Towns. He’s one of the most unique big men in the league and looks ready to show what he’s got in the playoffs.

Past that, Stephen Curry would not have a very fun time being guarded by Patrick Beverley in a seven-game series. When you say the word ‘nuisance,” Beverley has to be one of the first players NBA fans think of.

Even if the Warriors won this series (which they would almost certainly be favored in), there’s no doubt that they would be both mentally and physically exhausted afterward.

Minnesota is 9-1 in the month of March and it looks like they’re going to enter the postseason red-hot. Combine that with the other factors mentioned, and it’s not an ideal matchup for Golden State.