How lineup changes and tactical adjustments helped the Warriors exact revenge on the Wolves

With Andrew Wiggins out of the Golden State Warriors’ rematch against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to an ankle impingement, Steve Kerr was forced to concoct a fresh starting lineup that covered multiple bases — one that had enough offensive juice and the right combination of personnel to slow down the Wolves’ offensive attack centered around Anthony Edwards. As such, Kerr decided to throw out the recent usual suspects in Steph Curry, Draymond Green, and Jonathan Kuminga. Rounding out the lineup: Buddy Hield at the two and Gary Payton II at the three, tasked with the assignment of marking Edwards in Wiggins’ place.