Warriors Fall 2-1 to Timberwolves Without Injured Curry in Playoffs

The Golden State Warriors are facing a challenging playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves after star guard Stephen Curry sustained a strained left hamstring in Game 1, sidelining him for at least Game 4 and possibly beyond. Without Curry, the Warriors have struggled offensively, managing fewer three-point attempts and scoring droughts, while Minnesota capitalized with strong performances from Anthony Edwards and consistent long-range shooting by players like Naz Reid and Jaden McDaniels. Despite the setbacks, Warriors coach Steve Kerr remains optimistic, experimenting with lineups and rotations to find a winning formula, and believes the team is close to adjusting effectively without Curry. Defensively, the Warriors have been inconsistent, especially after Draymond Green's fouls limited his playing time in critical moments, which allowed the Timberwolves' key scorers to dominate the second half of Game 3. The series is tightly contested, with Minnesota leading 2-1, but the Warriors have opportunities to extend the series with upcoming games and a potential return of Curry due to the schedule gap. Both teams recognize the intensity of the playoffs, with Minnesota emphasizing the need to maintain focus despite Curry's absence and Golden State striving to improve their offensive cohesion and defensive resilience.