The Golden State Warriors stunned the NBA world with a Game 1 road win over the No. 1 seed Minnesota Timberwolves in the 2025 Western Conference Semifinals. But just as quickly as they gained momentum, they may have lost their biggest weapon.
Stephen Curry has been ruled out for at least one week with a Grade 1 hamstring strain, the team announced Wednesday. That means he’ll miss Game 2 and very likely Game 3 and Game 4, depending on how his recovery progresses.
Curry injured himself in the second quarter of Game 1 after dropping 13 points in just 13 minutes. He limped to the locker room after appearing to tweak his hamstring on a defensive play and did not return.
“He’s obviously crushed,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr said postgame. “But our guys stepped up and got it done.”
🧠 How the Warriors Won Game 1 Without Steph
Draymond Green stepped up big with four 3-pointers in the first half — something that hasn’t happened since peak dynasty days. Buddy Hield also turned in a game-high 24 points and a team-best +22 in the box score.
Golden State held Minnesota to 39.5% shooting and forced them to start 0-for-16 from 3-point range. Anthony Edwards did his best with 22 second-half points, but the Timberwolves offense has now shot just 12-for-76 from deep over their last two games.
🏀 Warriors vs. Timberwolves Full 2025 NBA Playoff Schedule
Here are the dates and TV channels for every game in the series:
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Game 2: Thurs, May 8 – 8:30 PM ET (TNT)
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Game 3: Sat, May 10 – 8:30 PM ET (ABC)
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Game 4: Mon, May 12 – 7:30 PM ET (ESPN)
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Game 5: Wed, May 14 – TBD*
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Game 6: Sun, May 18 – TBD*
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Game 7: Mon, May 20 – TBD*
*If necessary
The next 72 hours will be crucial in determining if Golden State can survive without its superstar. If Curry isn’t back by Game 5, the Warriors will need another magical performance from their supporting cast.
🎥 Watch the Full Breakdown on FYF Sports Debates
We’re live breaking it all down on FYF Sports Debates Podcast — from Curry’s injury to Draymond’s revival and everything in between.
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Covered in the live stream:
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Steph Curry Injury Analysis
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Warriors Defensive Identity Post-Injury
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Timberwolves’ Shooting Collapse
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NBA Games Today + Upcoming Schedule
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Full NBA Standings and Playoff Implications
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Conclusion:
Even without Curry, the Warriors proved they still have championship grit. But how long can they hold off a hungry Timberwolves squad led by Anthony Edwards and Rudy Gobert?
Subscribe and follow the FYF Sports Debates Podcast for updates, reactions, and behind-the-scenes breakdowns of every playoff game.
Stay tuned. It’s going to be a wild ride.
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