Warriors End Season with Game 5 Loss to Timberwolves

The Golden State Warriors' 2024-25 season ended in a 4-1 series loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the NBA Western Conference Semifinals, with star Steph Curry sidelined by a hamstring injury sustained in Game 1. The Timberwolves dominated the series, winning all four games without Curry, including a decisive 121-110 victory in Game 5 where Minnesota's Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards led the scoring. Despite the midseason acquisition of Jimmy Butler, who helped the Warriors rally to a playoff spot and posted strong performances, the team could not overcome the absence of Curry and the Timberwolves' balanced offensive attack. The Warriors' defense, a strength after the All-Star break, faltered in the elimination game as Minnesota shot exceptionally well from the field and beyond the arc. Fans and analysts acknowledged Curry's critical impact on the team's competitiveness, emphasizing the challenge of contending without him. As Curry approaches 37, the Warriors face uncertainty about their future championship prospects.