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The big question heading into Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves is Steph Curry’s status.
Curry left Game 1 with an injury as the Warriors managed to secure a 99-88 Game 1 victory. This was largely thanks to the outstanding performances of Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield. Hield led the team in scoring with 24 points and eight rebounds, while Butler had 20 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.
The Warriors announced Curry will be sidelined for at least the next three games of the series – Game 2 on Thursday, Game 3 on Saturday and Game 4 on Monday – after an MRI revealed a grade 1 hamstring strain. In the announcement, Golden State said that Curry would be re-evaluated in one week.
Can the Warriors win another road game without their biggest star? Here is how to watch Game 2 in the Western Conference semifinals series between the Warriors and Timberwolves.
Anthony Edwards is back in the game after suffering an ankle injury in the second quarter.
Without Stephen Curry in the lineup, the Warriors are struggling to generate enough offense to keep up with the Timberwolves through the first two quarters of play.
Julius Randle scored a game-high 16 points for the Timberwolves in the first half. Anthony Edwards had seven points, four rebounds and three assists before leaving the game with 5:56 left in the second quarter due to an injury.
Jonathan Kuminga came off the bench to score a team-high 10 points for the Warriors. Golden State did not have a starter score more than six points in the first half.
Timberwolves star Anthony Edwards went to the locker room after an apparent ankle injury. He is questionable to return, according to the Timberwolves.
The Timberwolves grabbed the early momentum with a 13-0 lead to start the game. Minnesota showed confidence from long range, starting the scoring attack with a pair of three-pointers.
Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards each had seven points for the Timberwolves.
Jimmy Butler was the Warriors’ leading scorer with five points.
Mike Conley, Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels, Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert make up the starting five for the Timberwolves. It’s the same starting five from Game 1.
Brandin Podziemski, Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler III, Draymond Green and Quinten Post for the Warriors tonight in Game 2.
It’s the second playoff start for Post, after serving as a two-way player during the regular season.
Stephen Curry will miss the game after suffering a left hamstring strain in Game 1.
What time is Warriors vs. Timberwolves?
Game 2 in the NBA playoff series between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves is set to be played at 8:30 p.m., ET on Thursday, May 8.
How to watch Warriors vs. Timberwolves NBA playoff game: TV, stream
- Time: 8:30 p.m. ET (5:30 p.m. PT)
- Location: Target Center (Minneapolis)
- TV: TNT, truTV
- Stream: Sling TV, YouTube TV
Watch Timberwolves vs. Warriors Game 2 on Sling
