Overview
- Stephen Curry exited Game 1 in the second quarter with a left hamstring strain, finishing with 13 points, and is considered day-to-day pending MRI results.
- Buddy Hield led the Warriors with 24 points, including five three-pointers, while Draymond Green added 18 points and Jimmy Butler contributed a near triple-double performance.
- Golden State's defense stifled the Timberwolves, holding them to 5-for-29 shooting from three-point range and forcing 16 turnovers.
- Anthony Edwards struggled early for Minnesota, missing his first 10 shots, but finished with 23 points and 14 rebounds in a late rally that fell short.
- Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday in Minneapolis, with Curry's availability remaining a significant question for the Warriors.