KEYPOINTS SUMMARY
- Warriors crushed 117-93 by Timberwolves in Game 2 without Steph Curry
- Curry out with hamstring injury—at least until Game 5
- Anthony Edwards scores 20 after injury scare; Julius Randle leads with 24
- Warriors score just 15 points in first quarter—lowest since 2016
- Draymond Green nearly ejected after picking up 5th technical of playoffs
- Kuminga, Jackson-Davis provide spark, but team lacks firepower
- Series now tied 1-1 as pressure mounts on Golden State
- Curry’s absence exposing offensive gaps and defensive issues
Without Curry, Warriors Lose Control—Blown Out 117-93 by Timberwolves
It’s happening.
And it’s not pretty.
Without Curry, Warriors lose—and lose big.
The Golden State Warriors looked completely lost without their superstar, suffering a brutal 117-93 defeat at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the second-round playoff series.
The blowout ties the series at 1-1, but the tone? It has completely changed.
“This is not the same team without Steph,” one analyst said. “Not even close.”
And fans are panicking.
Curry’s Hamstring = Warriors’ Heartbreak
With Stephen Curry still sidelined due to a hamstring strain, the Warriors had no rhythm, no spark, and no leadership on the court.
Coach Steve Kerr confirmed before tipoff that Curry wouldn’t return until at least Game 5—if it’s even necessary.
That’s two more games without the NBA’s most lethal shooter.
And after Thursday night’s beatdown?
Game 5 is far from guaranteed.
“We’re going to need a miracle,” one fan posted. “This isn’t the Warriors. This is a pickup team.”
Timberwolves Attack Early—Warriors Stumble Hard
Minnesota came out with fire, launching into a 13-0 run before Golden State even scored.
By the time Jimmy Butler finally hit a 3-pointer to end the drought, the Wolves already looked unstoppable.
The Warriors managed just 15 first-quarter points, their lowest in a playoff game since Game 6 of the 2016 Finals—aka the night they lost the championship to LeBron.
The writing was on the wall early.
Randle and Ant-Man Dominate the Floor
While the Warriors scrambled, the Timberwolves soared.
- Julius Randle: 24 points, 11 assists, complete command
- Anthony Edwards: 20 points and scary efficient, even after a brief injury scare
- Wolves’ 3-point shooting: 16-for-37 (43%)—a huge jump from Game 1
Randle led the charge, but it was Ant-Man’s aggression that rattled Golden State’s defense.
Without Curry to stretch the floor, the Warriors couldn’t keep up.
“We wanted to make a statement,” Randle said. “And I think we did.”
Kerr Throws Everything at the Wall—Nothing Sticks
Coach Steve Kerr tried everything.
He ran out 14 players—a “kitchen-sink strategy” hoping someone could step up.
- Jonathan Kuminga had 18 points on 7-of-9 shooting
- Trayce Jackson-Davis added 15, also shooting well
- But it wasn’t enough
Even with decent bench production, the Warriors lacked the structure and leadership Curry provides.
Buddy Hield and Brandin Podziemski were quiet.
Jimmy Butler looked disjointed.
Without Steph’s gravity, shooters struggled to find space.
Draymond Explodes—Again
Draymond Green added his usual fire—but nearly cost the team.
He picked up his 5th technical of the playoffs, just two shy of a suspension, after elbowing Naz Reid and then shouting at refs.
The meltdown was so intense that Curry himself left the bench to pull Draymond away from the scorer’s table.
“It’s a mess,” one broadcaster said. “They’re unraveling.”
Green’s behavior is starting to raise serious questions about his reliability in critical moments.
Golden State’s Offense: Broken Without Curry
Let’s break it down:
- Warriors 3-point shooting: 8-for-30
- Assist-to-turnover ratio: Horrendous
- Scoring through 3 quarters: Just 60 points
Without Curry:
- The offense stagnates
- The spacing collapses
- The ball movement dies
There’s no one pulling defenders out to the perimeter.
No one commanding attention like Curry.
And the Timberwolves know it.
What’s the Outlook? Not Good Without Steph
With Games 3 and 4 in San Francisco, the Warriors will hope that home-court energy can carry them.
But if Curry can’t return by Game 5, and the Warriors drop either Game 3 or 4, the entire season could be over.
Here’s the updated schedule:
- Game 3: Saturday in San Francisco
- Game 4: Monday in San Francisco
- Game 5 (Curry’s possible return): May 14 in Minnesota
- Game 6: May 17 (TBD)
- Game 7: May 19 (TBD)
At this point, the goal is survival.
Can Anyone Save the Warriors?
- Kuminga looks promising, but he’s not ready to lead
- Butler has flashes but lacks Curry’s rhythm and control
- Green is dangerously close to suspension
- Hield and Podziemski are vanishing on the perimeter
Unless someone turns into a playoff hero overnight, this team is staring at elimination.
“Without Steph, this team is average at best,” one insider said. “With him, they’re contenders. That’s the difference.”
Without Curry, Warriors Lose Big—And Confidence
The “Without Curry Warriors lose” storyline is no longer just a warning. It’s a reality.
Game 1 showed they could survive for a night.
Game 2 showed that it won’t last.
Unless Golden State finds a way to reinvent themselves in 48 hours, or Curry makes a miracle return, this series could be over before we even reach Game 5.
Steph may be watching from the bench…
But without him on the floor, the Warriors might not have a future in these playoffs.
