To its credit, it fought through the adversity behind a stout defensive showing and balanced offense with Buddy Hield (24 points and eight rebounds), Jimmy Butler (20 points, 11 rebounds, eight assists and two steals) and Draymond Green (18 points, eight rebounds, six assists and two steals) leading the way.

The Warriors attacked the Wolves’ drop defense with Rudy Gobert by peppering Minnesota with 3-pointers, and shooting floaters. Draymond Green set the tone on the first possession when he went right at the Frenchman and floated in a teardrop.

Buddy Hield picked up where he left off in the Game 7 win at Houston in the first round by scoring 24 points on 5-for-8 shooting from 3-point range.