Tue May 13 02:50:00 UTC 2025: **Warriors Face Must-Win Game 4 Against Healthy Timberwolves, Missing Curry**

San Francisco, CA – The Golden State Warriors face a crucial Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight, needing a win to keep their Western Conference Semifinals hopes alive. The game, tipping off at 7:00 p.m. PT on ESPN, is effectively a must-win for the Warriors, despite not being an elimination game.

However, Golden State will be significantly hampered by the absence of star point guard Stephen Curry, who remains sidelined with a left hamstring strain. Curry, ruled out for the next three games following an MRI after Game 1, will be re-evaluated on Wednesday, but his return for Game 5 is highly unlikely. Game 6, if the Warriors can reach it, is a more realistic target for his comeback.

While Curry is out, the Warriors will have Gary Payton II available, albeit with a left thumb splint. Payton’s minutes have been inconsistent, but his defensive prowess could be key against Minnesota’s Anthony Edwards.

The Timberwolves enter the game at full strength, with no players listed on the injury report, adding to the challenge facing the home team.

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