The Golden State Warriors are officially out of the playoffs. With their superstar Stephen Curry sidelined due to a hamstring injury, the team fell 121 to 110 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5. That loss gave the Timberwolves a 4–1 series win and secured their spot in the Western Conference Finals.
The Timberwolves controlled the game throughout the night as Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards delivered standout performances. It was a frustrating evening for Curry, who could only watch from the bench. One of the most talked-about moments came in the second quarter when Randle hit a three-pointer and followed it with a cheeky celebration. It prompted a visibly stunned and pathetic reaction from Curry.
Steph can’t believe what he’s watching 😭 pic.twitter.com/EMcLZGV4Vr
— House of Highlights (@HoHighlights) May 15, 2025
Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski stepped up for Golden State. Kuminga added 26 points, while Brandin added 28 points. Jimmy Butler contributed 17 points. Draymond Green also had six rebounds and six assists but only managed to score 10 points.
For the Timberwolves, Julius Randle led the charge with 29 points, eight rebounds, and five assists. Jaden McDaniels added 14 points, and Rudy Gobert recorded 17 points and eight rebounds. Anthony Edwards was a key playmaker with 22 points, seven rebounds, and a game-high 12 assists.
Steve Kerr Reflects On Missed Opportunity Without Stephen Curry
The night carried added weight for the Warriors, particularly for Stephen Curry, who was initially expected to return in Game 6. With the Warriors’ season now over, that opportunity will not come. After the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spoke about the impact of losing Curry early in the series.
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“I know we had a shot. I know we could’ve gone the distance,” Kerr stated.
Curry sustained the hamstring injury in Game 1 and remained out for the remainder of the series. The Warriors struggled to find any winning formula against the Timberwolves. The Warriors simply could not overcome the absence of their leader on the court.
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