Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Prediction: Combined starting 5 featuring Stephen Curry and D'Angelo Russell

Will Golden State Warriors get back to winning after 2 straight defeats?
Will Golden State Warriors get back to winning after 2 straight defeats?

Forward - Malik Beasley (Minnesota Timberwolves)

Malik Beasley #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Malik Beasley #5 of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Malik Beasley is a shooting guard in essence, but his scoring ability could suit the small forward position well.

The 24-year-old is having a solid year after signing his four-year, $60-million contract with the Minnesota Timberwolves.

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The 6' 4'' player is averaging 18 points per game, to go along with five rebounds per night. He has made 45% of his field goals, 39% of his three-pointers, and 82% of his free throws.

Beasley helped the Timberwolves snap their losing streak with 16 points and six rebounds against the New Orleans Pelicans.


Forward - Andrew Wiggins (Golden State Warriors)

Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors.
Andrew Wiggins #22 of the Golden State Warriors.

Andrew Wiggins has been clutch for the Golden State Warriors in some big nights. In his first full season with the Dubs, he is doing a nice job as a starter and has earned his minutes with Steve Kerr.

Wiggins is averaging 17.4 points and five rebounds per game in the 2020-21 NBA season. Moreover, he has made 46% of his field goals and a career-high 41% of his three-pointers (5.1 attempts per game).

In Golden State Warriors' recent loss against the Utah Jazz, Andrew Wiggins put up just 13 points, but his touches were limited in the game. He made five of his nine field-goal attempts and two of his three shots from beyond the arc. He also recorded three blocks in that game, but his Plus/Minus was -27.


Center - James Wiseman (Golden State Warriors)

James Wiseman #33 of the Golden State Warriors.
James Wiseman #33 of the Golden State Warriors.

For an NBA rookie who did not bring much college basketball experience, James Wiseman has been impressive for the Golden State Warriors in the 2020-21 NBA season.

He was the second pick of the 2020 NBA Draft and will face the first overall pick in this game, Anthony Edwards.

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Wiseman has been as impressive as any other rookie in his class because after playing just three games in college, he is averaging close to 12 points, six rebounds, and 1.4 blocks per game.

His potential seems to be huge, and he is definitely heading in the right direction. Moreover, he is playing just 21 minutes per game as Steve Kerr is easing him into the fire.

The 7' 1'', left-handed center has the team's best defensive rating with 107.


Also read: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors: Injury Updates, Predicted Lineups and Starting 5s - January 25th, 2021 | NBA Season 2020-21

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