Curry Ruled Out for Warriors’ Must-Win Game 5

The Golden State Warriors face playoff elimination as they trail the Minnesota Timberwolves 3-1 in the Western Conference semifinals after a 117-110 Game 4 loss. Star guard Stephen Curry, sidelined since Game 1 with a hamstring injury, has been ruled out for Game 5, leaving the Warriors without their primary offensive leader. Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with 30 points in Game 4, while Julius Randle added 31, putting Minnesota one win away from the Conference Finals. With Curry unavailable, players like Draymond Green, Brandin Podziemski, and Jonathan Kuminga are expected to take on bigger roles. Head coach Steve Kerr described his team's outlook as 'defiant,' but acknowledged the challenge of playing without Curry. The Warriors must win Game 5 on the road to keep their season alive and have any chance of Curry returning if the series extends to Game 6.