The Golden State Warriors have another date with the Minnesota Timberwolves after they handled business against them the day before, but it’s uncertain if Stephen Curry will be in action.
The margin for error just collapsed in Golden State, and it happened at the worst possible time. With the trade deadline looming and the Western Conference tightening by the day, the Warriors suddenly find themselves operating without flexibility, leverage, or clarity.
The Minnesota Timberwolves have lost five games in a row for the first time this season. If nothing else, a quick turnaround will prevent the team from dwelling on the skid.
Most NBA players, no matter how successful, are out of the league before the end of their 30s, or even their 20s. That leaves a lot of life left to live, and a good handful of players have made the most of their professional lives after leaving the court.
With the Golden State Warriors maintaining a nine-point over the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors were sauntering into their after-timeout (ATO) play with Stephen Curry bringing the ball up the floor and Quinten Post trailing close behind him.
Sports are often called the “toy department of human life”—a distraction from the heavy stuff. But sometimes, the real world punches through the drywall and sits right at center court.
Stephen Curry finished with 26 points and seven assists and the Golden State Warriors pulled away for a 111-85 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves on Sunday evening in Minneapolis.
In the wake of the NBA postponing the Golden State Warriors-Minnesota Timberwolves game due to the killing of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti at the hands of federal immigration officers, coach Steve Kerr spoke to the media about the ongoing situation.
After being listed as questionable earlier Sunday, Stephen Curry will play through knee soreness against the Minnesota Timberwolves. De'Anthony Melton (knee) and Al Horford (toe) will also play after being listed as questionable.
Fifth-year forward Jonathan Kuminga underwent an MRI on Friday which revealed he has a bone bruise in his left knee, the Warriors announced in a press release (Twitter link).
The Warriors are adjusting to life without Jimmy Butler, but do not expect a panic move. Golden State is expected to explore roster tweaks after Butler’s season-ending ACL tear, yet there is no indication the franchise is gearing up for another blockbuster.