On Saturday, May 10, the Golden State Warriors fell to a 102-97 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves. It was the second game the Warriors were without Stephen Curry, who is dealing with a grade one hamstring strain. Without their star player, Golden State found itself in a difficult position, however, the entire roster fought on every possession and gave a good account of themselves.
During his postgame news conference, Jimmy Butler gave an honest assessment of the challenge the Warriors currently face. Butler noted that without Curry, the team needs to be near perfect if they want to stay alive in the Western Confernece Semifinals.