WARRIORS ELIMINATED: Minnesota beats Golden State 121-110 to advance to Western Conference Finals

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. (KION) - The Timberwolves beat the Warriors 121-110 to end Golden State's hopes of adding an eighth title this year.

The Warriors were without Stephen Curry, who was sidelined with a Grade 1 strained left hamstring. In his absence, the shorthanded Warriors were led by Brandin Podziemski and Jonathan Kuminga, who combined for 54 points.

Podziemski led the team in scoring with 28 points, while Kuminga was right behind with 26.

On the other end of the court, Julius Randle lifted Minnesota to victory, finishing with a game-high 29 points. Randle added eight rebounds, five assists.

The Timberwolves will now advance to the Western Conference finals, where they will face the winner of Denver-Oklahoma City.