The Golden State Warriors stunned the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88 in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals, despite losing Stephen Curry to a hamstring injury early in the second quarter The Warriors’ depth and resilience were on full display as several players stepped up in Curry’s absence.
Buddy Hield led Golden State with 24 points, shooting an impressive 5-for-8 from beyond the arc. Draymond Green added 18 points, including four first-half threes, and Jimmy Butler contributed across the board with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists The Warriors’ defense was also a difference-maker, forcing 16 Timberwolves turnovers and holding Minnesota to just 1.2% shooting from three-point range (5-for-29)
For the Timberwolves, Anthony Edwards finished with 23 points and 14 rebounds but struggled from the field, going 9-for-2. Naz Reid chipped in 19 points, and Julius Randle added 16 Minnesota’s offense sputtered, particularly from deep, missing their first 16 three-point attempts and falling behind by as much as 23 points in the third quarter
Fans looking to watch the next matchup can tune in to TNT for Game 2 on Thursday. For those interested in the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Indiana Pacers series, games are available on ESPN and NBA League Pass.
Box score highlights:
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Warriors: Hield 24 pts, Green 18 pts, Butler 20 pts/11 reb/8 ast
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Timberwolves: Edwards 23 pts/14 reb, Reid 19 pts, Randle 16 pts
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Warriors shot 4.9% from three; Timberwolves just 1.2%
The series continues with both teams facing major questions-especially regarding Curry’s status for Game 2.
