The Golden State Warriors began their Western Conference semifinals on a strong note with a victory but quickly gave up their advantage by losing Game 2. With the series now tied, the upcoming Game 3 is crucial for Stephen Curry and the Warriors to keep their championship dreams alive.

This series nearly became the Warriors without Stephen Curry against the Timberwolves without Anthony Edwards.

Without their superstar Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors were no match for a ferocious Minnesota Timberwolves team that leveled the NBA Playoff series 1-1 in a dominant 117-93 victory.