Warriors Integrate Kuminga, Jackson-Davis Amid Curry Injury in Western Semifinals

With Steph Curry sidelined by a hamstring injury, Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr turned to his bench in Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, playing a season-high 14 players in the first half and giving significant minutes to young forwards Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis. Despite their strong performances—Kuminga scored 18 points on 8-of-11 shooting and Jackson-Davis added 15 points on a perfect 6-for-6 from the field—the Warriors lost 117-93, evening the series at 1-1. Kerr praised the energy and impact of his young players and indicated they would continue to play meaningful minutes as Curry is expected to be out until at least Game 5. The Warriors struggled from three-point range and committed 17 turnovers, which the Timberwolves converted into 22 points. Minnesota was led by Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards, while Golden State must now rely on its depth as the series shifts to San Francisco for Game 3. Kerr’s willingness to experiment with lineups and give bench players opportunities could be critical for the Warriors' playoff hopes in Curry’s absence.