SAN FRANCISCO — The Timberwolves claimed a scrappy 102-97 win over the Warriors in Game 3 at Chase Center on Saturday, seizing a 2-1 advantage in the Western Conference semifinals. With Game 4 looming Monday in San Francisco, and Stephen Curry reportedly unavailable until at least Game 6, the Warriors now find themselves in a must-win situation.
Here are the biggest takeaways from Saturday night's clash:
Point Julius takes over with a triple-double
Julius Randle is locked in all facets of the game right now as he continues dispelling the narrative of him being unreliable in the playoffs.