Fri May 09 01:30:00 UTC 2025: ## Timberwolves Look to Even Series Against Curry-less Warriors
**Minneapolis, MN** – The Minnesota Timberwolves face a crucial Game 2 against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday night at Target Center (8:30 PM ET, TNT/Max). The series shifts to San Francisco after, and a home win is vital for the Wolves. Golden State will be without star point guard Stephen Curry, who suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain in Game 1.
Game 1 saw a breakout performance from Warriors guard Buddy Hield, who scored a team-high 24 points. However, the Wolves’ Anthony Edwards, despite a slow start, finished with 23 points. The Timberwolves will need a stronger early performance from Edwards to counter the Warriors’ remaining firepower, especially with Curry sidelined. Despite the absence of Curry, the Warriors still boast experienced scorers in Draymond Green and Klay Thompson who will be working hard to fill Curry’s scoring shoes.
Despite Curry’s injury, the Warriors are still a formidable opponent. Sports analysts are divided, with four out of six experts predicting a Timberwolves series win. However, the team faces the challenge of slowing down Hield, whose scoring consistency has been questioned. One prediction suggests Hield will score under 15.5 points in Game 2.
The Timberwolves are favored to win Game 2 (-10.5 point spread), and the over/under for total points is set at 201. The outcome of Game 2 will be crucial in determining the momentum of the series.
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