MINNEAPOLIS — D’Angelo Russell’s solo act wasn’t enough to defeat the Minnesota Timberwolves, but it came close.
After missing three games with a right ankle sprain, Russell returned to a starting lineup still missing Stephen Curry (hand), Klay Thompson (ACL) and Draymond Green (finger) and scored 52 points in the Warriors’ 125-119 overtime loss to the Timberwolves in Minnesota Friday.
With Russell back running point, the Warriors reverted to the pick-and-roll heavy scheme they implemented after Stephen Curry broke his hand.
As Golden State’s trio of centers Willie Cauley-Stein, Omari Spellman and Marquese Chriss setting high screens, Russell picked and prodded at Minnesota’s defense, setting the tone against a team that came into the night with the highest-ranked pace in the league.