Minnesota takes on the Golden State Warriors after Anthony Edwards scored 40 points in the Timberwolves' 108-105 loss to the Phoenix Suns.

This NBA season has been one to forget so far for the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Both clubs had aspirations of winning the finals, but even more so for Minnesota, who is coming off back-to-back trips to the Western Conference Finals.

The Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors matched up for the first time this season on Friday. The Timberwolves entered San Francisco riding a strong 15-9 record, while the Warriors were clinging to the eighth spot in the Western Conference at 13-12.

Stephen Curry and Steve Kerr criticized the Golden State Warriors' defensive effort after losing 127-120 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Curry's Friday return from injury.

A mock trade has the Golden State Warriors sending a package headlined by Jonathan Kuminga to the Sacramento Kings in exchange for a star center.

BOTTOM LINE: The Philadelphia 76ers host the Golden State Warriors in non-conference play. The 76ers have gone 6-6 at home. Philadelphia is eighth in the Eastern Conference at limiting opponent scoring, allowing just 118.0 points while holding opponents to 46.6% shooting.

Stephen Curry is set to return for the Golden State Warriors. He missed five games due to a left quad contusion. His comeback is against the Minnesota

The Warriors enter Friday’s contest with a 13-12 record. It has been an up-and-down start to the season for Golden State, which has managed to hover above the .500 mark despite Curry’s extended absence. The Warriors are eighth in the Western Conference heading into their game against the Wolves.