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Pacers Take 2-0 Lead Over Cavs; Warriors Win Game 1 Without Curry

Tyrese Haliburton’s game-winning three stuns Cleveland, while Golden State prevails against Minnesota despite losing Stephen Curry to injury.

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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry gestures during the first half of Game 1 of an NBA second-round playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Minneapolis on May 6, 2025. 
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Curry exited Tuesday's game against the Timberwolves with a hamstring injury.

Overview

  • Tyrese Haliburton’s clutch three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left secured the Pacers a 120-119 victory and a 2-0 series lead over the top-seeded Cavaliers.
  • The Cavaliers were without key players Darius Garland, Evan Mobley, and De’Andre Hunter, all ruled out due to injuries for Game 2.
  • The Warriors defeated the Timberwolves 99-88 in Game 1 of their Western Conference semifinal, despite Stephen Curry exiting in the second quarter with a hamstring strain.
  • Warriors coach Steve Kerr confirmed Curry is day-to-day and unlikely to play in Game 2, with an MRI scheduled to determine the extent of the injury.
  • Buddy Hield set an NBA playoff record with 14 three-pointers over two games, while Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green delivered standout performances in Curry’s absence.