MIN vs GSW Dream11 Prediction NBA Live Fantasy Basketball Dream11 Team, Top Picks and Tips for Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors

MIN vs GSW Dream11: Well, well, well… The Playoffs are inching closer and the NBA excitement surely reaches its peak around this window. Why so? Well, we are heading towards the championship window and there has been a rise of various teams this season. This rise means that the championship defense of the Milwaukee Bucks may get tricky and not only that, although it is clear that the Suns have been the best team in the league so far, they can also face enormous resistance. And talking about the Suns, let us jump into this tussle where the second-best team behind the Suns in the Golden State Warriors will visit the Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Timberwolves have posted an impressive record thus far this season and they have been a strong offensive team throughout the season. Their youth has showcased their tremendous talent and there is no doubt that Minnesota is heading in the right direction. Even if they can’t go far this season, they have hit huge strides.

Talking about huge strides, the Warriors sure will like to go all the way to the Finals. The type of season they have had anything below the Western Finals will be looked down upon. But for me, the Regular Season is as important as the Playoffs and the team has already shown its mettle for most parts. However, with Draymond out, there can be question marks regarding the team’s defense, which is still by no means porous even without him.

Host: Minnesota Timberwolves
Visitors: Golden State Warriors
Match Timing: 2 March, @ 06:30 AM
Venue: Target Center

NBA Projections, Stats & Analysis

Match-ups
The guard match-up between former teammates D’Angelo Russell and Stephen Curry is certainly exciting. While Russell has been huge with his lovely lefty stepbacks, fadeaway, and what-not, Steph also brings hot shooting to the table. Both are terrific playmakers but Curry is a better defender who fights off screens and can cause ruptures to the opposition’s perimeter players. This is the match-up that can prove to be decisive because D’Angelo always has that one big game in the back pocket while we know what Curry is capable of by now.

Andrew Wiggins and Anthony Edwards will clash at the wing position. Another high-octane match-up considering how both of them bring a lot to the floor in terms of offensive moves. Edwards has averaged more points but Wiggins is a more accomplished two-way player. This is certainly an exciting match-up and I believe Wiggins is due a big game these days.

The toughest match-up for the Warriors can be in the middle with Karl Anthony-Towns and Kevon Looney. Karl is an incredible shooter and can also jam it inside, so yes, Looney while being a serviceable rebounder and help defender, doesn’t have the same offensive skillset as Anthony-Towns. This is one match-up where the Wolves can size up a big advantage.

In other matchups, Kuminga, Payton II, Poole, Porter Jr., Lee, and Moses Moody will square off against Vanderbilt, Vanderbilt, Beverley, McDaniels, and Beasley. While the combination for Wolves brings more offense(Arguably), the Warriors combination is defensive-oriented. Surely, there are a lot of interesting match-ups here and Jordan Poole has been long due a big night these days.

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors Prediction

Considering the match-ups above, let me be clear about two things, while the Wolves have been a better offensive team than the Warriors on average, the latter has been a better defensive team. This makes for an exciting game but yes, the Warriors have had their troubles keeping it going away from home and that is why they’ll need to come out strong. In the recent window, the Timberwolves have garnered more wins and they are strong on their home floor. But I have a feeling that Stephen Curry will heat up this game while the bench of the Warriors will also seize some advantage. That is why I give the Warriors a 55% chance of winning here.

Golden State Warriors | Minnesota Timberwolves
Games: 61| 62
Wins: 43 | 33
Defeats: 18 | 29

Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors NBA Live, Team News and Lineups

Minnesota Timberwolves Teams News:

• McKinley Wright IV is OUT for the game.

Timberwolves Expected Starting Five
Wing: SF: Anthony Edwards
Middle: PF: Jarred Vanderbilt | C: Karl Anthony-Towns
Guards: PG: D’Angelo Russell | PG: Patrick Beverley

BENCH: Jaden McDaniels, Malik Beasley, Naz Reid, Taurean Prince, Josh Okogie, Jaylen Nowell, Nathan Knight, Jake Layman.

Golden State Warriors Team News

• James Wiseman is OUT for the game and may return around mid-March.
• Draymond Green has been ruled OUT of the game but may return in a couple of weeks.
• Andre Iguodala remains OUT due to a hand injury.
• Klay Thompson is OUT for the game.

Warriors Expected Starting Five
Wing: SF: Andrew Wiggins
Middle: C: Kevon Looney
Guards: SG: Moses Moody | PG: Gary Payton II |  PG: Stephen Curry

BENCH: Nemanja Bjelica, Otto Porter Jr., Damion Lee, Jonathan Kuminga, Juan Toscano-Anderson, Gary Payton II(QUESTIONABLE), Chris Chiozza.

NBA Scores, Fantasy Basketball Top Picks

Karl Anthony-Towns(MIN)
Points: 17
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 03
Blocks: 01
Steals: 01
Anthony-Towns has grown each season and although his scoring numbers may be down, his efficiency is up with the improved play of Anthony Edwards. The Center has usually been in 21-28 points, 8-13 rebounds, and 1-2 blocks/steals range. He can be selected as a Star/Pro Player in the Dream 11 NBA Fantasy scenario.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 50-62

Stephen Curry(GSW)
Points: 27
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 10
Steals: 02
Curry is in the midst of another terrific season but his efficiency has been a bit of concern. Despite that, he is a major playmaker for the team and keeps the offense rolling. Curry has usually been in the 24-27 points, 5+ assists, and 3+ rebounds range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 35-46

D’Angelo Russell(MIN)
Points: 25
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 03
Steals: 01
Blocks: 01
D’Angelo is undoubtedly one of the best left-handed shooters in the league and his game has been a pleasure to watch since his Lakers days. The Guard has been in the 18-25 points and 7+ assists range mostly.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 37-45

Andrew Wiggins(GSW)
Points: 18
Rebounds: 02
Assists: 02
Steals: 02
At the wing position, Wiggins brings a lot of flavor, and his ability to knock jumpers and also perform combo moves makes him special. He has mostly been in the 16-23 points range this season.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 25-36

Kevon Looney(GSW)
Points: 08
Rebounds: 10
Assists: 05
Steals: 03
Looney has escalated his rebounding and defense output in absence of Green and has had some great impact. The Center is usually in the 6-9 points, 6+ rebounds, and 1-3 steals/blocks range.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 22-32

Anthony Edwards(MIN)
Points: 17
Rebounds: 04
Assists: 04
Steals: 04
Anthony has improved as a shooter while his driving game is certainly one of the best in the league. He still has a lot of room to improve as a player but all in all, a 17-22 points range has been common for the young wing.
Expected Fantasy Points Range: 36-49

MIN vs GSW DREAM11 LINEUP BALANCERS

• Gary Payton III(GSW) had 13 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds, 3 steals in the last game. Gary’s minutes reduced in the middle with Klay back but when he is out, Payton is able to log 10-14 points and 1+ steals regularly.
• Jaden McDaniels (MIN) had 17 points, 3 rebounds, 1 assist in the last game. Timberwolves’ improved fortunes can be pinned down on superb play of Jaden lately. He has been in the 10-18 points range lately.
• Patrick Beverley(MIN) had 11 points, 2 rebounds, 6 assists, 3 blocks, 1 steal in the last game. Highly talented two-way guard Patrick has been huge with his ability to get 10-12 points and 4-6 assists a game regularly.
• Otto Porter Jr.(GSW) had 7 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists in the last game. Defensive wing Otto has done well and is usually in the 6-9 points and 5-8 rebounds range.
• Jarred Vanderbilt(MIN) had 8 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 block in the last game. Hustling Forward Jarred has usually scored around 7 points while grabbing 8-12 rebounds regularly.
• Jordan Poole(GSW) had 4 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist in the last contest. Poole’s minutes and rhythm are both hurt with Klay’s return and from being in the 15-19 points range earlier, he has slipped to around 10 points a game.
• Nemanja Bjelica(GSW) had 5 points, 5 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals, 1 block in the last contest. The above range is what to usually expect from Nemanja.
• Damion Lee(GSW) had 5 points, 1 assist, 1 rebound, 1 steal in the last contest. Lee has usually been in the 5-9 points range.
• Malik Beasley(MIN) had 9 points in the last game. Beasley has usually been in the 8-13 points as a bench scorer
• Moses Moody(GSW) had 5 points, 5 rebounds in the last game. Pretty much the usual production for young Moses.
• Taurean Prince(MIN) had 15 points, 2 assists, 2 rebounds, 3 steals in the last game. Prince has usually been in the 5-9 points range.

MIN vs GSW Dream11 Team

PG: D Russell, S Curry(SP)
SG: J Poole
SF: A Wiggins, J McDaniels
PF: T Waller-Prince, J Kuminga
C:    K Towns(PP)

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Who wouldn’t wanna see the young and peppy Wolves take on the veteran Warriors? Unfortunately for the Indian fans, this battle is not available on the TV channels MTV and VH1, and also the streaming platforms Voot and JIOTV in India are not going to stream it. But why would you want to miss out on Curry launching them threes from way beyond?  That is why it is better to get the NBA League Pass’ annual subscription and keep a tab on all the NBA action. You can catch the live stream and also the full game replay if you miss the action.  For knowing the scores, stats, and other league-related information, visit the official website of the NBA.