Nickeil Alexander-Walker makes Timberwolves’ shortened bench stand tall; Warriors dig deeper for help

Golden State coach Steve Kerr played all nine healthy players on his bench before halftime Thursday against the Timberwolves, all to find his team’s way forward without injured Stephen Curry in their Western Conference playoff series.

Kerr found forwards Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis in an audition of sorts after they combined to score 33 of the Warriors’ 39 points off the bench.

Meanwhile, Wolves reserve guard Nickeil Alexander-Walker rediscovered hi...