Wolves Feast on Warriors: Brutal Predator vs. Prey Encounter
Down in the Dumps: Golden State Struggles Without Splash Brother
In a surprising twist, the Minnesota Timberwolves managed to give the Golden State Warriors a taste of their own medicine, defeating them 117-93 in Game 2 of their playoff series on May 9, 2025. The series is now tied at 1-1.
The catch? Stephen Curry, the Warriors' dazzling point guard, was out due to a left hamstring strain. Without their star player, the Warriors struggled to keep up with Minnesota's offense.
Julius Randle led the charge for the Timberwolves, scoring 24 points and dishing out 11 assists. The team's shooting improved drastically, making 16 of 37 three-point attempts, a stark contrast to their performance in Game 1. Anthony Edwards added 20 points, shaking off an injury scare.
On the Warriors' side, Jonathan Kuminga and Trayce Jackson-Davis showed efficiency, but their efforts were not enough to offset Curry's absence. Coach Steve Kerr had to rely on 14 players, including 13 in the first 14 minutes, as the team struggled to find a rhythm without their star point guard.
Without Curry, Minnesota's defense focused on containing other key players, successfully limiting the impact of Buddy Hield and Jimmy Butler. The Warriors got off to a slow start, scoring only 15 points in the first quarter, their lowest playoff first-quarter total since 2016.
Draymond Green received a technical foul for an elbowing incident, and Curry tried to console him, clearly concerned about his teammate's potential ejection.
With Curry's recovery still uncertain, the Warriors face a challenging road ahead. The team will need to adapt and find ways to regain their rhythm without one of basketball's all-time greats.
[1] Sports Illustrated[2] ESPN
The Minnesota Timberwolves, offensively superior inGame 2, overcame the Golden State Warriors' struggles without Stephen Curry, sending the series into a 1-1 tie in the NBA playoffs. Julius Randle received high praise for his 24 points and 11 assists, while Anthony Edwards added 20 points.
Coach Steve Kerr, faced with adjusting to Curry's absence, was forced to lean on a larger roster, with 14 players seeing action. The Warriors, defensively weakened, were unable to contain the Timberwolves' shooting, particularly from beyond the arc, where they made 16 of 37 attempts.
Buddy Hield and Jimmy Butler, key contributors for the Warriors, found it difficult to make an impact due to Minnesota's defensive focus. Draymond Green received a technical foul for an elbowing incident, adding to the Warriors' woes.
Without their star point guard, the Warriors will need to conform offensively and defensively to maintain their position in the NBA. Sports analysts will continue to follow their progress closely, especially as Curry's return remains uncertain.
