T’Wolves hand Warriors second preseason loss, disappoint China’s Dub Nation

The World Champion Golden State Warriors took their global star power to China to square off against the feisty Minnesota Timberwolves. It may have been a late start for Warriors fans back home (11pm PST), but the Chinese Dub’s contingent held down the fort and represented in a big way.

Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson powered the starting five’s opening run with a trademark shooting exhibition. They combined to knock down their first four jumpers to loud approval from the excited fans. The Dub’s active front-court walled off the paint from Minnesota’s drives and rotated well out to disrupt passing lanes. The starters raced to a 25-15 run over a T’Wolves squad that initially appeared to have…