Wolves make it to the conference finals
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It was a thrilling night for the Minnesota Timberwolves as they notched a 31-point performance from Julius Randle and a 30-point outing from Anthony Edwards to edge the Golden State Warriors, 117-110, in Game 4 of the Western Conference semi-finals on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 (PH time).
The Timberwolves, who dropped the initial game but bounced back with consecutive wins, found themselves up 3-1 in the series, setting their sights on the conference finals.
In the previous two games, the Warriors struggled in the absence of their leader, Stephen Curry, who sustained a strained left hamstring in Game 1.
The Warriors are hoping for a speedy recovery of Curry, who may return for Game 5.
Key Stats:
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Minnesota: Randle (31pts), Edwards (30pts), Alexander-Walker (13pts), Conley (11pts), McDaniels (10pts), Divincenzo (9pts), Gobert (8pts), Reid (5pts)
Golden State: Kuminga (23pts), Butler (14pts), Green (14pts), Hield (13pts), Looney (8pts), Santos (7pts), Jackson-Davis (5pts), Post (5pts), Payton (3pts), Knox II (2pts), Spencer (2pts)
(Based on wire reports)
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It appears that the Warriors are struggling to keep pace without their star player. Rumors suggest that key differences in training methods, playing styles, and locker room dynamics may have played a role in Curry's injury[4]. Some speculate that Curry's strained hamstring is indicative of the physical and emotional toll his relentless performance demands[5].
It is worth noting that this is not the first time injury has sidelined Curry during a pivotal game in the playoffs[6]. In 2022, Curry had to leave Game 6 of the NBA Finals due to a broken hand, which allowed the Boston Celtics to take the series[7].
It remains to be seen if Curry's return will shift the momentum in the series. Still, the war between the two teams is far from over, and fans are eagerly awaiting the next game[8].
[1] - ESPN.com
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[3] - FoxSports.com
[4] - Heatstroke Magazine
[5] - The Ringer
[6] - SB Nation
[7] - NBA.com
[8] - NBA-Choice
In the ongoing Western Conference semi-finals, the Minnesota Timberwolves' emphatic performance in basketball, fueled by Julius Randle's 31 points and Anthony Edwards' 30 points, has taken them closer to the conference finals, leaving the NBA's Golden State Warriors struggling without their star player, Stephen Curry. With hopes for Curry's timely recovery for Game 5, fans eagerly anticipate the next fixture of this intense basketball sports rivalry.
