A chippy finish to the Golden State Warriors’ game against the Minnesota Timberwolves turned frightening in the final minutes Friday night when former Warrior Donte DiVincenzo was left bloodied on the court after a hard collision.

The incident occurred with 2:52 remaining in the fourth quarter. Warriors rookie Will Richards drove toward the rim, drawing DiVincenzo into the air as he attempted to contest the shot with his right arm extended. But Richards had already swung the ball to Gui Santos before DiVincenzo came down, leading to an awkward and violent sequence that left the Timberwolves guard injured.

DiVincenzo fell awkwardly and landed chin-first, leaving him with a bloodied mouth. Video footage showed the 29-year-old lying on the floor for several moments as play stopped with 2:47 remaining on the clock.

After a brief pause, the former teammate of Stephen Curry managed to get to his feet and slowly walk toward the sideline while Timberwolves teammates gathered around to check on him. Cameras soon caught a close-up of his bloodied mouthguard as trainers assessed the situation.

The moment capped an already difficult stretch for Golden State, which continues to navigate games without Stephen Curry as the team fights to maintain its position in the Western Conference playoff race.

Well, some fans on social media have claimed that they’ve seen more blood on a player for no foul. However, Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch wore a concerned expression. Meanwhile, officials called an offensive foul after ruling that Richard turned into DiVincenzo on contact.

The Warriors quickly used their challenge, hoping for a reversal. However, after review, the decision stood. The crew labeled it a “bang-bang” moment in which the turn caused the collision, leaving the call untouched while both players absorbed the impact.

Moments like these highlight the physical risks that come with NBA play, particularly in bang-bang sequences near the rim. Similar frightening collisions have occurred around the league in recent years, including a preseason incident where guard Delon Wright was left bleeding after a head-to-head collision while chasing a loose ball. The violent contact required immediate medical attention and stitches, showing how routine plays can be career-altering.

Even outside player-to-player contact, chaotic collisions have caused injuries during live games. In one recent example, an NBA referee was knocked down after crashing into a cameraman along the sideline during a Hawks-Nets game, briefly halting play while she recovered.

Now, let’s come back to the main game. It’s truly difficult to say whether the Dub Nation is holding on to its 5th-ring hope this season. Because, let’s face it, without Stephen Curry, the team is simply falling apart.

They did put up a good fight against the Minnesota Timberwolves. However, Anthony Edwards’ 42-point night single-handedly destroyed it.

The Golden State Warriors are battling without Stephen Curry

Entering Friday night, the Warriors hoped to bounce back. But a 127-117 loss was everything they could bag without Stephen Curry’s heroics to save the day. It was a rough night for the Dubs as ESPN’s Anthony Slater confirmed four more injuries after the game.

Draymond Green, Al Horford, Seth Curry, and Quinten Post have now joined Steph on the injury list. Green was a late scratch due to back soreness. Meanwhile, Horford battled right calf tightness and Curry dealt with right adductor soreness, forcing both veterans out before halftime.

Then the blows kept coming. Post rolled his left ankle and suffered a sprain that ruled him out for the rest of the night.

Coming to the game, the Wolves shot 46-82 for 56.1%. Meanwhile, the Warriors went 39-97 for 40.2%. The Wolves drilled 12-30 threes for 40.0%, while the Warriors hit 15-48 for 31.3%.

Moreover, Minnesota dominated inside numbers. They grabbed 45 rebounds with 11 offensive and 34 defensive, while Golden State had 38 with 14 and 24. The Wolves logged 25 assists and 5 blocks, scored 52 paint points, and posted 1.28 points per possession. Meanwhile, the Warriors had 8 turnovers.

So, Friday presented bouts of spark that the Warriors have even with Stephen Curry sitting on the sidelines. But it’s not enough to stop the force that teams like the Minnesota Timberwolves bring to the floor. And amid the chaos, Donte DiVincenzo’s bloodied mouth threw everyone into concern for a while until he moved around like nothing really happened.