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The Golden State Warriors' pursuit of another NBA Championship ended at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday night when they lost Game 5, 121-110.
Despite Stephen Curry's hamstring injury in the series' first game, Warriors fans were optimistic after the team defeated the Timberwolves despite Curry's absence.
That proved to be the only victory the Warriors would get, as the Timberwolves took the next four.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and forward Jimmy Butler.© David Gonzales | © David Gonzales
One player who stood out in the series and for whom the Warriors just didn't have an answer was Julius Randle.
The Timberwolves obtained Randle in October along with Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick for Karl-Anthony Towns.
In the elimination game, Randle finished with 29 points, eight rebounds and five assists. In Game 3, he recorded a triple-double with 24-10-12. He averaged 25.2 points per game in the series.
One person who was impressed was Steve Kerr.
"Julius Randle was incredible. What a series…I think he’s taken a leap," said Kerr.
The Warriors now prepare for an offseason in which they'll have to address particular needs, particularly a rim protector, while also trying to figure out another scoring option to put beside Curry and Jimmy Butler.
While Jonathan Kuminga answered the call as the team's top scorer after Curry's injury, he's likely played his last game in a Warriors uniform, as he and Butler do too many of the same things to play side-by-side successfully.
Kuminga, who is set to become a restricted free agent, will be Golden State's best chance to bolster its roster with a sign-and-trade for more pieces.
The Timberwolves await to find out their Western Conference Finals opponent and will keep a close eye on the series between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Despite Stephen Curry's hamstring injury in the series' first game, Warriors fans were optimistic after the team defeated the Timberwolves despite Curry's absence.
That proved to be the only victory the Warriors would get, as the Timberwolves took the next four.
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Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and forward Jimmy Butler.© David Gonzales | © David Gonzales
Steve Kerr makes Julius Randle statement
One player who stood out in the series and for whom the Warriors just didn't have an answer was Julius Randle.
The Timberwolves obtained Randle in October along with Donte DiVincenzo and a first-round pick for Karl-Anthony Towns.
In the elimination game, Randle finished with 29 points, eight rebounds and five assists. In Game 3, he recorded a triple-double with 24-10-12. He averaged 25.2 points per game in the series.
One person who was impressed was Steve Kerr.
"Julius Randle was incredible. What a series…I think he’s taken a leap," said Kerr.
The Warriors now prepare for an offseason in which they'll have to address particular needs, particularly a rim protector, while also trying to figure out another scoring option to put beside Curry and Jimmy Butler.
While Jonathan Kuminga answered the call as the team's top scorer after Curry's injury, he's likely played his last game in a Warriors uniform, as he and Butler do too many of the same things to play side-by-side successfully.
Kuminga, who is set to become a restricted free agent, will be Golden State's best chance to bolster its roster with a sign-and-trade for more pieces.
The Timberwolves await to find out their Western Conference Finals opponent and will keep a close eye on the series between the Denver Nuggets and Oklahoma City Thunder.
Continue reading...
