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The Golden State Warriors saw their 2024-25 NBA season come to an end against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. They could not stay alive long enough to allow Stephen Curry to impact the result of this one.
The Warriors lost a disappointing 121-110 ball game to the Timberwolves at the Target Center. Minnesota built a lead as large as 25 at one point of the contest and Golden State did not have the firepower to keep up.
Steve Kerr and company struggled to create offense in the four games without Curry. The 110 scored in Game 5 tied the highest total that the Warriors had between Games 2 through 5.
Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry watches as coach Steve Kerr reacts at Chase Center.John Hefti-Imagn Images
Having someone as great as Curry in the lineup always offers a reason to believe you can win every night. It covers up a lot of mistakes and issues, in particular on the offensive end.
Without Curry, the Warriors are simply not a championship team. That much is obvious.
Losing their starting point guard to a hamstring injury in Game 1 was a tough blow, and one the team ultimately could not recovery from. Kerr could not help but feel like the result would have been different with Curry available.
"I know we had a shot. I know we could’ve gone the distance," the Warriors head coach told Anthony Slater.
The Warriors certainly looked every bit of a championship contender after adding Jimmy Butler as a running mate to Curry before the NBA trade deadline. Golden State had a record of 23-9 following the passing of that pivotal mark of the season.
The Warriors held the best defensive rating in the league following the All-Star Break, and a top 10 offensive rating as well. The injury to Curry truly prevented everyone from seeing what the true ceiling of this group was.
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The Warriors lost a disappointing 121-110 ball game to the Timberwolves at the Target Center. Minnesota built a lead as large as 25 at one point of the contest and Golden State did not have the firepower to keep up.
Steve Kerr and company struggled to create offense in the four games without Curry. The 110 scored in Game 5 tied the highest total that the Warriors had between Games 2 through 5.
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Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry watches as coach Steve Kerr reacts at Chase Center.John Hefti-Imagn Images
Kerr opens up on ending to Warriors' season
Having someone as great as Curry in the lineup always offers a reason to believe you can win every night. It covers up a lot of mistakes and issues, in particular on the offensive end.
Without Curry, the Warriors are simply not a championship team. That much is obvious.
Losing their starting point guard to a hamstring injury in Game 1 was a tough blow, and one the team ultimately could not recovery from. Kerr could not help but feel like the result would have been different with Curry available.
"I know we had a shot. I know we could’ve gone the distance," the Warriors head coach told Anthony Slater.
The Warriors certainly looked every bit of a championship contender after adding Jimmy Butler as a running mate to Curry before the NBA trade deadline. Golden State had a record of 23-9 following the passing of that pivotal mark of the season.
The Warriors held the best defensive rating in the league following the All-Star Break, and a top 10 offensive rating as well. The injury to Curry truly prevented everyone from seeing what the true ceiling of this group was.
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