Head coach Steve Kerr has been trying to keep Steph Curry's minutes down this season, but they needed him for the win.

Curry's uplifting message came days after he urged the Warriors front office to avoid a "desperate move" for short-term gains and instead focus on a long-term vision. Curry was praised for prioritizing the franchise's future ahead of his desire for a fifth championship.

Stephen Curry made seven 3-pointers and scored 31 points to help the Golden State Warriors stave off a furious comeback Wednesday by the Minnesota Timberwolves for a 116-115 victory. Andrew Wiggins added 24 points for a depleted Warriors team seeking a spark on the last stop on a four-game trip after falling below .