Golden State fall to lowly Timberwolves putting record season in doubt

Andrew Wiggins (Getty Images)

The Golden State Warriors' hopes of setting the NBA's best ever regular season record has taken a major hit after falling to a 124-117 overtime loss to the lowly Minnesota Timberwolves.

The Warriors (69-9) now need to win their last four games to eclipse the 72-10 record set by the 1995/96 Chicago Bulls team featuring Michael Jordan and Scottie Pippen.

The loss was only Golden State's second at home this season after last week's loss to the Celtics broke a 54-game home streak.

Leading Rookie of the Year candidate Karl-Anthony Towns was the hero for the visitors, dropping 20 points including a number of clutch baskets down the stretch, and grabbing 12 rebounds.

Timberwolves small forward Shabazz Muhammad led all scorers with a career-high 35 points while Andrew Wiggins scored 32.

Warriors star Stephen Curry struggled with his shot, scoring 21 on 7-25 shooting while backcourt teammate Klay Thompson had a team-high 28.

The Warriors last four games include home and away clashes against the Memphis Grizzlies and the San Antonio Spurs.

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