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Game 2 is looking bleak for the Golden State Warriors.
Stephen Curry played just 13 minutes in Game 1 -- logging 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting -- before suffering a hamstring strain.
Without the superstar guard in Game 2, the Warriors are struggling against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Being without Curry has posed quite an issue for the Warriors, and they are fortunate to have gotten a great start to open the series, earning at least one game on the road in Minnesota.
In Game 2, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is certainly looking for answers without the legendary guard on the hardwood. He played 14 different players in the first half of the contest, as the Warriors trailed the Timberwolves by 17 points at the break.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) .© Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
"The Warriors are the first team to play 14 PLAYERS in the first half of a playoff game since at least 1998," NBA on ESPN shared on X.
With Jimmy Butler leading the way, the Warriors still need plenty of players to step up. Aiming to find a spark, Kerr made a pivotal Jonathan Kuminga decision.
The young forward had a strong surge late in the first half, and Kerr opted to start Kuminga in the second half of play in favor of Quentin Post.
"The Warriors are starting Jonathan Kuminga in the Post spot to open the second half. He had an eight-point surge late in the second quarter," Anthony Slater posted on X.
Kerr's handling of Kuminga since his injury return late in the season has been notable, as the forward has been out of the rotation for the most part.
Injuries have forced Kerr's hand, though, and Kuminga has a chance to prove himself in the series against the Timberwolves with the Warriors searching for an answer amid Curry's injury.
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Stephen Curry played just 13 minutes in Game 1 -- logging 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting -- before suffering a hamstring strain.
Without the superstar guard in Game 2, the Warriors are struggling against the Minnesota Timberwolves.
Being without Curry has posed quite an issue for the Warriors, and they are fortunate to have gotten a great start to open the series, earning at least one game on the road in Minnesota.
In Game 2, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr is certainly looking for answers without the legendary guard on the hardwood. He played 14 different players in the first half of the contest, as the Warriors trailed the Timberwolves by 17 points at the break.
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) and forward Jonathan Kuminga (00) .© Jason Parkhurst-Imagn Images
"The Warriors are the first team to play 14 PLAYERS in the first half of a playoff game since at least 1998," NBA on ESPN shared on X.
With Jimmy Butler leading the way, the Warriors still need plenty of players to step up. Aiming to find a spark, Kerr made a pivotal Jonathan Kuminga decision.
The young forward had a strong surge late in the first half, and Kerr opted to start Kuminga in the second half of play in favor of Quentin Post.
"The Warriors are starting Jonathan Kuminga in the Post spot to open the second half. He had an eight-point surge late in the second quarter," Anthony Slater posted on X.
Kerr's handling of Kuminga since his injury return late in the season has been notable, as the forward has been out of the rotation for the most part.
Injuries have forced Kerr's hand, though, and Kuminga has a chance to prove himself in the series against the Timberwolves with the Warriors searching for an answer amid Curry's injury.
Continue reading...
