the plays looked the same, but without Steph Curry, out with an injury, greasing the wheels with all-time great shotmaking, the Warriors offense sputtered. Meanwhile, the defense was unable to withstand Minnesota’s potent shooting in a 117-93 blowout at Target Center.

The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves are tied at 1-1 in their second-round NBA playoff series after Minnesota took Game 2, 117-93, on Thursday night. Game 3 is set for Saturday in San Francisco.

Julius Randle led all scorers with 24 points, seven rebounds, and 11 assists on 58.8% shooting. Anthony Edwards wasn't too far behind with 20 points, nine rebounds, and five assists on 46.2% shooting. Off the bench, Nickeil Alexander-Walker dropped 20 points, two rebounds, and threw assists on 7-13 shooting.