The second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs tipped off with a bang as the Golden State Warriors squared off against the well-rested Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 on Tuesday night (May 7). The Timberwolves, fresh off a six-day break after taking down the Los Angeles Lakers, looked to ride the hot hand of Anthony Edwards, who averaged 26.8 points in the first round.
Meanwhile, the Warriors came in just 48 hours removed from a grueling Game 7 win over the Houston Rockets, led by none other than Stephen Curry. Golden State owned the regular season matchup 3-1 against the Timberwolves, but postseason energy is a whole different beast. Here’s a full look at the player stats and box score from Game 1.
Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Game 1 Box Score
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Timberwolves | 20 | 11 | 29 | 28 | 88 |
| Warriors | 18 | 26 | 36 | 19 | 99 |
Timberwolves Players’ Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Edwards | 41 | 23 | 14 | 2 |
| J. Randle | 30 | 18 | 3 | 6 |
| J. McDaniels | 37 | 12 | 4 | 1 |
| R. Gobert | 26 | 9 | 11 | 0 |
| M. Conley | 21 | 0 | 1 | 5 |
| N. Reid | 33 | 19 | 5 | 1 |
| D. DiVincenzo | 32 | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| N. Alexander-Walker | 14 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| T. Shannon Jr. | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Warriors Players’ Stats
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Hield | 39 | 24 | 8 | 3 |
| J. Butler | 41 | 20 | 11 | 8 |
| D. Green | 34 | 18 | 8 | 6 |
| S. Curry | 12 | 13 | 1 | 1 |
| B. Podziemski | 29 | 3 | 8 | 3 |
| G. Payton II | 25 | 8 | 5 | 4 |
| J. Kuminga | 13 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| P. Spencer | 10 | 4 | 2 | 0 |
| K. Looney | 14 | 2 | 6 | 0 |
| G. Santos | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Q. Post | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| M. Moody | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Stephen Curry Exits Game 1 vs. Timberwolves with Hamstring Injury
Just when things were heating up for the Warriors, disaster struck. Stephen Curry was ruled out for the remainder of Game 1 due to a left hamstring injury, per the team.
Curry had 13 points on 5-of-9 shooting (3-of-6 from deep) along with one rebound and one assist in just 13 minutes. The injury appeared to occur midway through the second quarter —Curry was seen grabbing at his hamstring before exiting to the locker room at the 8:19 mark.
Steph Curry: Left hamstring strain, out for the game, per Warriors.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater)
It’s a tough blow for Golden State, especially after Curry helped them build a 10-point lead before his exit. His status moving forward could swing the entire series.
Warriors vs. Timberwolves: Game 1 Recap
The first quarter of Game 1 didn’t exactly light up the scoreboard, but it sure set the tone for a physical, defense-heavy battle. The Timberwolves edged ahead 20-18, grinding it out with tough interior play and owning the glass early.
They shot just 38.5% from the field but still outpaced the Warriors, who struggled to find their rhythm, hitting only 31.8% of their shots and going a cold 0-for-8 from beyond the arc.
After a cold first quarter, the Warriors turned on the jets in Q2, outscoring the Timberwolves 26-11 and flipping the game on its head. The intensity shifted fast, with Golden State locking in defensively and finding their flow on offense.
Jimmy Butler III made a couple of late buckets and a steal, fueling the Warriors’ surge. Draymond Green was active on both ends, and the Warriors entered halftime with all the momentum.
The Warriors turned up the intensity on both ends of the floor in the third quarter, outscoring the Timberwolves 36-29 to take a commanding 80-60 lead heading into the final frame.
Golden States’ defense was suffocating. Nearly every Timberwolves shot was contested, with Jonathan Kuminga swatting away a close-range attempt from Terrence Shannon Jr. late in the quarter.
On the offensive side, Buddy Hield—Game 7’s hero—kept his momentum going, calmly sinking both free throws to cap the quarter. With Curry sidelined, the Warriors’ supporting cast stepped up in a big way.
The Timberwolves came out swinging in the fourth, slicing Golden State’s 20-point cushion down to single digits with an electric 11-0 run. But just when it looked like the momentum had flipped, Buddy Hield stepped up with a dagger corner three, and Jimmy Butler followed it with a smooth floater to push the lead back to 14 at 5:19.
It was the Warriors’ version of a counterpunch — five straight points that felt like a gut-check moment. From there, they locked in defensively, draining the clock and the Wolves’ hopes.
Golden State may have lost the quarter 28-19, but they won the war, closing out Game 1 with a 99-88 victory and a statement of postseason resilience.
