Melton's +8 Leads Warriors' 30-23 First-Quarter Charge

Golden State leads Minnesota 30-23 after the first quarter, a sharp early edge for the 1-3 Warriors against the 3-1 Timberwolves. De'Anthony Melton has 6 points, including 2-for-3 from deep, and a team-best +8 in just 5:15. Jonathan Kuminga and Ayo Dosunmu each have 7 points for Minnesota, while LaMelo Ball is 1-for-7 from the field, 0-for-5 from three and has three turnovers. The standings contrast is stark: Minnesota is No. 4 in the power index, while Golden State sits No. 21.