It has been a tough second round for the Golden State Warriors as they have fallen behind 3-1 in their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Golden State was able to steal Game 1 of the series on the road in Minnesota but they have since lost three consecutive games, including both games at home at the Chase Center.
Now the Warriors will try to extend the series on the road in Minnesota on Wednesday night as they try to avoid being eliminated.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) shoots the ball during the second quarter of game seven of the first round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry shoots against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center.
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Of course, the headline from the series thus far has been the injury to Warriors superstar guard Stephen Curry and how Golden State has struggled without him in their lineup.
Curry suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring strain early in the second quarter in Game 1 of the series and it has kept him sidelined ever since.
The star point guard is set to be reevaluated before Game 5 on Wednesday but he is expected to be out until at least Game 6, if Golden State is able to extend the series by winning Game 5.
While Curry is not expected to return until Game 6, many have wondered whether the star point guard could rush back from his injury, especially with the Warriors on the verge of being eliminated on Wednesday night.
Draymond Green also commented on this after Monday’s loss and Curry responded to his comments on Tuesday by sending a clear message.
“Even if I wanted to be Superman, I couldn’t,” Curry said about potentially returning for Game 5 on Wednesday.
This is a massive blow for the Warriors as it appears Curry is not trying to rush back from injury to play in Game 5 on Wednesday which is a pivotal contest for the Warriors.
With Curry’s statement, it is clear that the Warriors will need others to step up in his absence on Wednesday night as they try to extend the series and possibly get their superstar back in Game 6 on Sunday.