MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals be set for Thursday, 8:30 p.m. ET for the matchup between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors at Target Center.
As dem prepare for the game, Golden State don face serious challenge as dem go manage without their star player, Stephen Curry, who get hamstring strain during Game 1. Head coach Steve Kerr confirm say Curry go miss the upcoming games and his status dey day-to-day.
In Game 1, the Warriors manage to beat the Timberwolves 99-88, but no be without cost. Warriors’ coach Steve Kerr talk say, “This win give us cushion, but we want a healthy Steph before he returns.”
During the post-game press conference, Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield show their confidence for the road win, with Butler saying, “We won’t step back, I’ll tell you that. It’s hard playing without that man, but we focus on what we need to do.”
However, Minnesota don face dem own share of disappointments after dem learn say their 3-point shooting over the past two games be 12-for-76, the worst in playoff history. Anthony Edwards react to the shocking number saying, “That’s how it goes. You have stretches where you shoot well and stretches where you shoot badly.” He ended with some optimism, “Tonight is over so the next game, we’ll shoot the ball really well.”
Draymond Green highlight say dem need more defensively as Curry dey out, noting, ”Pat is a damn good basketball player. He may not show it, but we respect his ability.”
For Minnesota, Julius Randle and Anthony Edwards have clear expectations for their performance on Thursday, after the disappointing showing in Game 1. Randle stated, “I gotta play better. I can’t have 3 rebounds.”
The stakes don high as the Warriors go look to lean on their defense while trying to replicate their Game 1 success. Kerr say, “We’ll do our best to manage the game, even with the injury.”
As both teams prepare for Game 2, fans dey expect excitement and see who fit step up and shine under pressure in the playoff series. The absence of Curry might create opportunity for others, as seen with Hield’s explosive performance contributing greatly to the win.
Overall, the teams dey enter this matchup with so much on the line, and the outcome go help define the series. With expectations on players to step up, it promises to be an interesting showdown as Minnesota and Golden State go battle for supremacy in the NBA playoffs.
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