Date: Thursday, May 8th, 2025 Time: 8:30 PM EST

Location: Target Center, Minneapolis, MNTV: TNT

The Line: Warriors +10.5 | Over/Under 201.5

Series Record: Warriors lead 1-0

Revised Storylines:

The Minnesota Timberwolves have a golden opportunity to even the series as they host the Golden State Warriors, who will be without their superstar Stephen Curry for at least the next week. The Warriors’ offense is drastically weakened without Curry, and they will need other players to step up in a big way. The Timberwolves need to take advantage of this situation and assert their dominance in Game 2.

Key Considerations (With Curry Out):

• Warriors’ Offensive Output: Without Curry, where will the Warriors get their scoring? Other Warriors are going to have to step up massively.
• Timberwolves’ Defensive Focus: The Timberwolves can now focus their defensive efforts on other Warriors players, making life even more difficult for them. Can the Timberwolves keep up with the Warriors, or will they stumble?
• Warriors Playoff Experience: They have been down before, but can they push through now?

Revised Key Matchups:

• Klay Thompson vs. Timberwolves’ Defense: Thompson needs to have a vintage performance to help the Warriors stay competitive. Can he replicate his scoring bursts from the past?
• Draymond Green’s Impact: Green’s playmaking, rebounding, and defense will be even more vital for the Warriors without Curry. He needs to be a leader on both ends of the court.

Revised Prediction:

Stephen Curry being out for a week swings this game heavily in the Timberwolves’ favor. Without their offensive engine, the Warriors will struggle to keep pace with Minnesota. Their defense is more likely to step up as a result.

Revised Pick: Timberwolves -10.5 I now expect them to handily cover the spread, I now like the under 201.5. There are just too many holes in the Warriors without Curry, and the Timberwolves are likely to take full advantage of this situation to win by a big margin in a low scoring defensive game. Without Curry, the game can go either way and the Timberwolves are still a force to be reckoned with.

Expect a high-energy atmosphere at the Target Center as the Timberwolves look to even the series and take control against a Curry-less Warriors team.

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