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NBA: Golden State 100, Minnesota 99

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Published: Feb. 24, 2013 at 6:58 PM

MINNEAPOLIS, Feb. 24 (UPI) -- Jarrett Jack put in 23 points, including a key 3-pointer with 1:47 remaining, and Golden State rallied for a 100-99 win over Minnesota Sunday.

Jack scored five points during an 11-4 run over the closing minutes that helped rally the Warriors from a late nine-point deficit and snap a five-game road losing streak. He also dished off eight assists.

David Lee recorded a double-double of 22 points and 13 rebounds as Golden State notched its third consecutive win overall. Carl Landry (19 points, nine boards) and Stephen Curry (18, five assists) also played big roles in the comeback.

The Timberwolves got 23 points and 12 rebounds from Derrick Williams but still fell for the seventh time in nine contests.

Nikola Pekovic provided 21 points and eight rebounds for Minnesota, and Ricky Rubio added 16 points, 11 assists, eight rebounds and six steals.

Topics: Jarrett Jack, David Lee, Carl Landry, Stephen Curry
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