Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves: Series 4-1

The Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves playoff series in May 2025 was full of excitement, drama, and intense basketball. It kicked off in Game 1 on May 6, 2025, with the Warriors taking a 1-0 series lead, winning 99-88. Despite losing Stephen Curry to a hamstring injury early in the game, the Warriors managed to hold it together. Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green stepped up, and the team relied on their experience. Minnesota struggled to find their rhythm, especially from beyond the arc, shooting poorly from three point range. Minnesota bounced back with a dominant 117–93 win. Julius Randle led the charge with 24 points and 11 assists, and Anthony Edwards added 20 points. The Timberwolves capitalized on Curry's absence, shooting 16 for 37 from three point range. Game 3 saw the Timberwolves take a 2-1 series lead, winning 102-97. Edwards had a monster game, scoring 36 points, while Randle continued to dominate with a triple double 24 points, 12 assists, and 10 rebounds. The Warriors fought hard, with Jonathan Kuminga contributing 30 points off the bench, but Minnesota’s overall depth and Edwards' scoring were too much for Golden State to handle. In Game 4, Minnesota took a commanding 3-1 series lead with a 117-110 victory. Randle and Edwards were again the key contributors, combining for 62 points. Despite a heroic effort from Kuminga, who scored 23 points, the Warriors couldn’t overcome the Timberwolves’ offensive energy and intensity. By Game 5, it was do-or-die for the Warriors, but they couldn’t stop the Timberwolves’ momentum. Minnesota clinched the series 4-1 with a 121-110 victory, with Randle leading the way once more with 29 points. The Warriors’ young players, like Moses Moody and Brandin Podziemski, had standout performances, but it wasn’t enough. The Timberwolves moved on to the Western Conference Finals, while Golden State was left to regroup for the offseason.

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