The Warriors have struggled offensively in their playoff series against the Timberwolves, posting ratings of 97.7, 105, and 109.8 in three games without Stephen Curry, who is out with a strained hamstring. Golden State lost all three games and is down 3-1 in the series, making Curry’s absence for the crucial Game 5 alarming, although he could potentially return for a Game 6. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves, led by elite defenders like Rudy Gobert and Jaden McDaniels, have proven capable of winning ugly games, putting the Warriors in a tough position to generate offense on the road.
