Golden State Warriors, Minnesota and NBA Playoffs
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The Timberwolves lead the series 3-1 after their 117-110 win in San Francisco. Game 5 is Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. at Target Center. Technically, Golden State could win that game and push the series back to California to give Curry a crack at a triumphant return, but that feels highly unlikely.
The Timberwolves overpowered the Stephen Curry-deprived Warriors 117-110 and can now close out the Western Conference semifinals come Game 5 in Minneapolis
Minnesota uses a 3rd quarter barrage led by Anthony Edwards to stake a 3-1 series lead and move within a win of the West Finals.
GM Tim Connelly’s acquisition of Rudy Gobert has allowed Minnesota to give its young stars a chance at an NBA title
Chris Finch has become the most successful coach in Timberwolves history, but he does not want to let up, as he wants to beat this mighty Warriors defense.
Yes, the report could've been worse. As far as hamstrings go, a Grade 1 strain is preferable to a Grade 2 or 3, but it sounds like the Warriors are expecting at least a one-week absence. And based on the history of this injury, he could miss the rest of the second round.