In this thrilling 2025 NBA Playoffs Game 1, the Golden State Warriors pulled off an incredible 99–88 victory over the Minnesota Timberwolves—despite losing Stephen Curry to a hamstring injury early in the game! Watch the full highlights and playoff analysis of how the Warriors held their ground and used their depth to overcome the challenge.
Buddy Hield stepped up with a red-hot third quarter, leading the Warriors with 16 points, including five three-pointers. Jimmy Butler III and Draymond Green also delivered key performances to secure the win. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves struggled with their shooting, finishing the first half 0-for-15 from 3-point range. Despite a late rally by Anthony Edwards, the Warriors held firm and grabbed the crucial road win.
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Key Moments:
Stephen Curry's injury and its impact on the Warriors.
Buddy Hield's explosive third-quarter performance.
The Timberwolves' shooting struggles and lack of offensive flow.
Jimmy Butler III’s all-around effort and Golden State’s balanced attack.
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Buddy Hield stepped up with a red-hot third quarter, leading the Warriors with 16 points, including five three-pointers. Jimmy Butler III and Draymond Green also delivered key performances to secure the win. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves struggled with their shooting, finishing the first half 0-for-15 from 3-point range. Despite a late rally by Anthony Edwards, the Warriors held firm and grabbed the crucial road win.
🔔 Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and TURN ON NOTIFICATIONS to catch more NBA Playoff recaps, highlights, and in-depth analyses. We cover all the key moments from each game and provide expert commentary!
Key Moments:
Stephen Curry's injury and its impact on the Warriors.
Buddy Hield's explosive third-quarter performance.
The Timberwolves' shooting struggles and lack of offensive flow.
Jimmy Butler III’s all-around effort and Golden State’s balanced attack.
🏀 Stay tuned for more playoff coverage including Game 2 previews, postgame analysis, and breakdowns of Warriors vs Timberwolves and other playoff matchups.
📣 Join the conversation in the comments below—what are your predictions for Game 2? How will Curry’s injury affect the Warriors moving forward?
#WarriorsVsTimberwolves #NBAPlayoffs2025 #Game1Recap #BuddyHield #CurryInjury #NBAHighlights #NBAAnalysis #GoldenStateWarriors #Timberwolves #NBAPlayoffRecap #playoffdrama
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00:00The 2025 Western Conference semifinals opened with tension already in the air as the Golden State Warriors traveled to Minneapolis to face the Minnesota Timberwolves at the Target Center.
00:12What was expected to be a showcase of star power quickly turned into a gritty defensive chess match.
00:19One where Golden State would be forced to rewrite its script in real time.
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00:41In the first quarter, both teams struggled to find rhythm offensively.
00:46The Timberwolves, led by Anthony Edwards, tried to push early tempo, but Golden State's physical defense kept them in check.
00:53Points were hard to come by, and as the opening 12 minutes ended, the Wolves had a narrow 20-18 lead.
01:01The Warrior, however, had already begun planting the seeds of disruption, contesting shots, clogging driving lanes, and forcing Minnesota into awkward looks.
01:11The narrative shifted abruptly in the second quarter, when Stephen Curry, who had already scored 13 points in just under 13 minutes, pulled up with a visible limp.
01:23Moments later, he was ruled out with a left hamstring strain, a potential disaster for Golden State.
01:30But instead of folding, the Warriors erupted.
01:34They launched a stunning 17-0 run that began late in the first quarter and carried well into the second.
01:41It was sparked by their defense, but anchored by Draymond Green's steady hands and sharp passing.
01:47By halftime, Golden State had seized control with a 44-31 lead.
01:53Minnesota, meanwhile, was floundering from deep.
01:57They had missed all 15 of their first-half three-point attempts, marking a franchise playoff low.
02:03Their offense sputtered not just from missed shots, but from a lack of composure.
02:09Head coach Chris Finch would later criticize the team's decision-making, saying they never mentally arrived for the game.
02:16The third quarter belonged to Buddy Heald.
02:19After a quiet start, Heald caught fire, torching the Timberwolves with five three-pointers and 16 total points in just that quarter.
02:28With Curry out, Heald's scoring spree was perfectly timed.
02:31Its stretch Golden State's lead to 23, and the Timberwolves had no immediate answers.
02:38Jimmy Butler III continued to impact the game in every category, putting up 20 points, grabbing 11 rebounds, and dishing 8 assists, while Green added 18 points and controlled the glass.
02:50Minnesota finally connected from long-range midway through the quarter via Naz Reed, but their shooting woes had already dug too deep a hole.
03:00As the fourth quarter opened, the Wolves showed signs of life.
03:04Anthony Edwards, who had managed just one point in the first half, began attacking downhill with urgency.
03:10He poured in 22 second-half points and finished with 23 and 14 boards overall.
03:18Naz Reed and Julius Randle also joined the late push, combining for 37 points.
03:24They clawed the deficit down to single digits with just minutes remaining, turning what had looked like a blowout into a tense closing stretch.
03:33But the Warriors, remarkably poised without their two-time MVP, responded with championship resolve.
03:41Key defensive stops by Gary Payton 2 and timely rebounds by Kevin Looney helped hold the line.
03:47Then, with momentum swinging healed, drained another clutch 3, and Butler iced it with a mid-range jumper.
03:54The Wolves' rally had run out of time.
03:57Golden State took Game 1, 99-88 on the road.
04:00This wasn't just a win, it was a statement, without their franchise cornerstone for most of the game.
04:06The Warriors showcased the kind of balance and fortitude that championship teams are made of.
04:12Buddy Yield's third-quarter eruption filled the offensive void, while Butler and Green played with season control on both ends of the floor.
04:19For Minnesota, this loss exposed not just cold shooting, but cracks in focus.
04:24Their 5-4, 29 shooting from deep and lack of early discipline gave Golden State an opening,
04:29and the Warriors didn't hesitate to take it.
04:32Perhaps most concerning for Golden State, though, is the looming uncertainty around Curry's health.
04:38Head coach Steve Kerr has already expressed skepticism about his return for Game 2.
04:43Yet if Game 1 proved anything, it's that Golden State, driven by its depth, discipline, and defense, is far from a one-man team.
04:50In a night of historic outcomes, where all four road teams won their game, won matchups, and NBA first,
04:57the Warriors' performance stands out not for the upset, but for the resilience.
05:01This series is far from over, but the tone has been set.
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