Without Steph, Warriors’ defense unable to offset offensive struggles originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area
The Golden State Warriors struggled offensively in Game 3 of their Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing 102-97 and falling to a 2-1 series deficit after Stephen Curry’s injury. Despite strong performances from Jonathan Kuminga (30 points) and Jimmy Butler III (33 points), the Warriors’ lack of scoring depth was evident, as they shot poorly and failed to capitalize on turnovers. Coach Steve Kerr noted the need for adjustments while acknowledging the team’s defensive effort, but the absence of Curry created significant challenges for generating offense.
