The clock struck midnight on the Golden State Warriors' pursuit of an NBA Finals win when they fell to the Minnesota Timberwolves Wednesday night, 121-110. Some may feel that the Warriors never got a fair shot after Stephen Curry suffered a hamstring injury in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals.

While the Warriors' big swing to acquire Jimmy Butler III ahead of the trade deadline paid off almost immediately, an injury to Stephen Curry was a reminder of just how quickly a playoff run can go awry.

Warriors All-Star Stephen Curry addresses critics still questioning the Jimmy Butler trade and the team's future.

The Golden State Warriors saw their 2024-25 NBA season come to an end against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday. They could not stay alive long enough to allow Stephen Curry to impact the result of this one.

Following their 121-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors are out of the 2025 NBA Playoffs and headed into the offseason. The autopsy for why they went out in five in the second round isn't complicated.

With Stephen Curry injured, the Warriors' offense faltered, leading to scrutiny of Jonathan Kuminga's playing style. Coach Steve Kerr benched Kuminga for prioritizing his shots over team flow, especially when disregarding Curry.

The ESPN star emphasized that Curry remains one of the league's best. Despite being 37, Steph is as sharp as ever, as he averaged 24.5 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.4 rebounds per game this season. Stephen A., though, outlined that it'sSteph's help that's lacking.

The Golden State Warriors have been eliminated from the postseason, and suddenly the post-Stephen Curry era doesn’t feel so far off. That looming uncertainty has opened the floodgates of speculation,