{"id":6407,"date":"2025-05-07T06:04:14","date_gmt":"2025-05-07T06:04:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=6407"},"modified":"2025-05-07T06:04:14","modified_gmt":"2025-05-07T06:04:14","slug":"buddy-hield-clutch-in-warriors-win-but-stephen-curry-now-in-doubt-for-nba-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ipp-news.com\/?p=6407","title":{"rendered":"Buddy Hield clutch in Warriors win but Stephen Curry now in doubt for NBA playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"<div>The Golden State Warriors turned adversity into ammunition on Tuesday night, as Buddy Hield and Draymond Green led a spirited 99-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals\u2014just moments after superstar Stephen Curry exited with a hamstring strain.<\/p>\n<p>Curry left early in the second quarter after hitting a mid-range jumper, immediately grabbing the back of his left leg.<\/p>\n<p>Stephen Curry (left hamstring strain) will not return to tonight\u2019s game.<br \/>\n\u2014 Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) May 7, 2025<\/p>\n<p>The four-time NBA champion and the league\u2019s all-time 3-point leader was ruled out for the remainder of the game shortly after, casting uncertainty over the Warriors\u2019 playoff prospects.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>View this post on Instagram<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A post shared by Golden State Warriors (@warriors)<\/p>\n<p>But Hield, fresh off a career night in Game 7 against Houston, showed once again that he thrives under pressure. He poured in 24 points on 5-of-8 shooting from beyond the arc, picking up the offensive slack with calm confidence.<\/p>\n<p>He even had a hilarious mix-up with wrong shorts, which led to a slight delay in the game.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>View this post on Instagram<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A post shared by Golden State Warriors (@warriors)<\/p>\n<p>Green added four first-half 3-pointers and finished with 18 points, providing crucial scoring from an unlikely source.<\/p>\n<p>Jimmy Butler contributed across the board with 20 points, 11 rebounds, and eight assists, while the Warriors rotated 12 players and clamped down defensively to stifle a Timberwolves side that never found rhythm from deep.<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>View this post on Instagram<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>A post shared by Golden State Warriors (@warriors)<\/p>\n<p>Minnesota missed its first 16 attempts from beyond the arc, only ending the drought after Naz Reid hit a triple with 8:32 left in the third quarter. By then, Golden State led by 20, and the Wolves never recovered.<\/p>\n<p>Anthony Edwards led Minnesota with 23 points and 14 rebounds despite a sluggish start, but the team shot just 5-of-29 from three and trailed by as many as 23 points. Reid and Julius Randle added 19 and 16 points respectively.<\/p>\n<p>With Game 2 scheduled for Thursday, all eyes will be on Curry\u2019s status. 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