In Game 1, the Golden State Warriors managed to perform well without Stephen Curry, who is sidelined due to a hamstring strain, but this level of performance is unsustainable as their offense worsens significantly without him. Curry will be out for at least three games and has no clear timeline for his return, though the average recovery for a Grade 1 strain is around 10 days. With the hope of tying the series at 2-2 by the time Curry potentially returns, the Warriors must rely on strong defense and timely offense, particularly as the Timberwolves are expected to improve their performance.
