{"id":275866,"date":"2025-05-08T14:28:54","date_gmt":"2025-05-08T14:28:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/08\/is-steph-curry-playing-tonight-against-minnesota-timberwolves-exploring-warriors-superstars-availability-ahead-of-game-2-may-8\/"},"modified":"2025-06-25T17:08:34","modified_gmt":"2025-06-25T17:08:34","slug":"is-steph-curry-playing-tonight-against-minnesota-timberwolves-exploring-warriors-superstars-availability-ahead-of-game-2-may-8","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/michigandigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2025\/05\/08\/is-steph-curry-playing-tonight-against-minnesota-timberwolves-exploring-warriors-superstars-availability-ahead-of-game-2-may-8\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Steph Curry playing tonight against Minnesota Timberwolves? Exploring Warriors superstar\u2019s availability ahead of Game 2 (May 8)"},"content":{"rendered":"<p> [ad_1]<br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"article-content\" data-postid=\"4909090\" data-slug-id=\"2509715\">\n<div class=\"vidazoo-player-container\">\n<span class=\"vidazoo-close-btn  hidden \"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/cmc-predictor\/v2\/cross-icon.png?w=40\" width=\"20\" height=\"20\" alt=\"close\"\/><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/stephen-curry\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Steph Curry<\/a> has been ruled out for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/golden-state-warriors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Golden State Warriors<\/a>\u2019 Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals against the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sportskeeda.com\/basketball\/minnesota-timberwolves\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-is-sponsored=\"false\">Minnesota Timberwolves<\/a> on Thursday. Curry suffered a hamstring injury in Game 1 that forced him to leave the game in the second quarter.<\/p>\n<p>The Warriors confirmed on Wednesday that the superstar had suffered a Grade 1 left hamstring sprain that will rule him out for the next three games at least. He will be re-evaluated in one week.<\/p>\n<p><template id=\"also-read-articles-template\"><\/p>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p><template id=\"bets-today-poll\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"preview-card-holder bets-today-poll\">\n<p><span class=\"date\"\/> \u2022 <span class=\"time\"\/><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"march-madness-logo\" src=\"https:\/\/staticg.sportskeeda.com\/skm\/assets\/march-madness-logo.png\" height=\"42\" width=\"99\" alt=\"march madness logo\"\/><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/template><\/p>\n<p>Curry appeared to suffer a non-contact injury on the defensive end. While he tried to play through it and even made a basket, he signalled to coach Steve Kerr to take him out. He couldn\u2019t return to the game and finished with 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting.<\/p>\n<p>As per The Athletic\u2019s Anthony Slater, Steph Curry is expected to stay with the team in Minnesota and begin his rehab under Rick Celebrini. This is the two-time MVP\u2019s first soft tissue injury since an adductor strain in November 2018. He hadn\u2019t suffered a hamstring injury before this.<\/p>\n<p>Thus, while a one-week timeline has been provided for now, it\u2019s not guaranteed that Curry will recover enough to make a return in Game 5. Despite his injury, the Warriors won Game 1 99-88.<\/p>\n<p>He is the team\u2019s only injury concern. Expect Kerr to depend more on Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield to carry the offense. Players such as Jonathan Kuminga, Moses Moody and Pat Spencer could see extended minutes as well.<\/p>\n<h2>How did Steph Curry perform in Round 1 of 2025 NBA Playoffs?<\/h2>\n<p>Steph Curry had a great first round against the Houston Rockets. He led the team in scoring (24.0 points), assists (5.9) and rebounds (5.7) as the Golden State Warriors fought their way to a 4-3 win.<\/p>\n<p>His best performance came in a 104-93 win in Game 3 on April 26. Curry had 36 points on 12-of-23 shooting, including 5 of 13 from the 3-point line. The Warriors were without Jimmy Butler who was suffering from a back injury.<\/p>\n<h2>How and where to watch Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 2 of NBA Playoffs?<\/h2>\n<p>The Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 2 of NBA Playoffs is scheduled to tip off at 8:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday at Target Center. The matchup will be broadcast nationally on truTV and TNT. 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