MINNEAPOLIS — You could see vestiges of what the Golden State Warriors used to be, what they hoped to be if everything flowed optimally.
Stephen Curry bopping and hopping, paying no mind to the defense of Nickeil Alexander-Walker, hitting a stepback triple. Jimmy Butler catching and shooting decisively, not waiting on the defense to shade his way.
But more appropriately, you saw the best of what the Warriors used to be in the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Devastating 3-point shooting. Suffocating defense. Sharing the ball selflessly.
That’s the mark the Warriors have left on the league following this glorious run, the one that seemingly came to an end Wednesday night, the Timberwolves advancing in five games with a 121-110 victory here at Target Center.