Jan 25, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry (30) reads the stat sheet while talking to media members after the game against the Los Angeles Lakers at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images Darren Yamashita-Imagn Images

NBA Fans Devastated By Golden State Warriors Steph Curry Announcement

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated May 13, 2025 7:07 PM ET

On Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors will play the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center for Game 5 of their second-round playoff series.

The Warriors trail the Timberwolves 3-1 in the series, so they will need a win on the road to avoid elimination.

A CLINICAL SECOND HALF FROM MINNESOTA

They head back home with a 3-1 lead over Golden State! pic.twitter.com/GRLt78eLXc
— NBA TV (@NBATV) May 13, 2025

Steph Curry has missed each of the previous three games with a hamstring injury, and the team has now announced that the two-time MVP has been ruled out for Game 5.

Via Anthony Slater of The Athletic: "Steph Curry is out tomorrow for Game 5 in Minnesota. The Warriors officially face elimination without their star guard."

Steph Curry is out tomorrow for Game 5 in Minnesota. The Warriors officially face elimination without their star guard.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) May 13, 2025