The Minnesota Timberwolves lost the opening game of the NBA Summer League tournament in Las Vegas 77-69 to the Golden State Warriors.
One night after defeating the Warriors 78-76 on a sudden-death jump shot, Minnesota’s C.J. Williams had 19 points on 7-of-15 shooting, including 2 of 6 from downtown.
Only Perry Ellis (12 points) and Jack Gibbs (12 points) also scored in double figures for the Wolves.
Marcus Paige, who has had a great run in Vegas while leading the team at guard, was held to eight points on 3-of-13 shooting from the field.
Patrick McCaw led the way for Golden State, finishing with 26 points, four rebounds and five assists.