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More random observations from the Warriors' 146-105 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday : -- There were no long stretches of the head-shaking, what-are-you-thinking one-on-five play that have plagued the Warriors' offense the first five games.

After Sunday night's dreadful performance against the Sacramento Kings, it seemed like a matchup against the Timberwolves would be tougher for the Warriors than expected.

I have been a Timberwolves season ticket holder for 21 years. Except for about 9 years, it has been a hopeless, aimless, terrible basketball product.

Kelenna Azubuike finished with 31 points to lead a potent Golden State attack, as the Warriors took a 146-105 win over Minnesota.

That observation came most recently during the Warriors' practice Sunday, but it could have been published after most any session during training camp.

Stephen Curry averaged 6.1 assists per game and generally ran the offense the best.

When you're following this ragged franchise, every day feels like a new brainteaser, doesn't it? A quick and bleary update from Wednesday's hectic Warriors hot line: Future franchise player Anthony Randolph might be out for a while because of a sore tailbone and some sort of knee issue.

What once seemed so straight forward is now confusing. And it begins with the starting lineup.

Warriors coach Don Nelson regularly raves about rookie Stephen Curry. Nelson said he's a better defender and tougher than he thought, and he loves how he passes and sees the floor.

Warriors coach Don Nelson is unsure if forward Anthony Randolph can play in Wednesday's regular-season opener after the second-year forward aggravated his lower back injury during Tuesday night's 113-107 loss to the Los Angeles Lakers in Ontario.

No, Warriors swingman Stephen Jackson and Los Angeles Lakers guard Kobe Bryant didn't brawl at midcourt.

"Defense has been a big problem, and I can't guard everybody," Jackson said. "There are five guys on the court, and our defense has to pick up a lot for us to even attempt to have a great year.

Second-year guard Anthony Morrow is going to get minutes this season, because he's perhaps the Warriors' most efficient scoring option.

The Warriors have made no secret about how much they like C.J. Watson. General manager Larry Riley did what he could to keep Orlando from getting its hands on Watson, who was a restricted free agent.

Tom Abdenour in the community! Teaching kids about eating healthy The number of "great" Warriors to be remembered as "great Warriors" is pretty slim.

Former Tennessee All-American Chris Lofton's is headed back overseas to play in Europe's premier professional basketball league.

Editor's note: This article is the second in a two-part series. John Lizama witnessed Mike Silvas suffer the freak injury to his left knee.

Jeff Lewis / Associated Press Andrew Bynum and the Lakers dominated the paint. Game 2 of the Warriors' preseason was bad -- and the 17-point loss may be the least of the problems.

Monta Ellis sprained his left ankle and will not return Wednesday for the conclusion of the Warriors' second preseason game.

Warriors coach Don Nelson said the Warriors signed 7-foot veteran Mikki Moore to be a spot player, maybe fill in in case of injuries.