2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West Semifinals: #6 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #7 Golden State Warriors (GSW leads 1-0)

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Who wins and goes to the WCF's?

Poll ended at Fri May 9, 2025 3:17 am

Wolves in 4
10
4%
Wolves in 5
39
17%
Wolves in 6
71
32%
Wolves in 7
23
10%
Warriors in 4
5
2%
Warriors in 5
3
1%
Warriors in 6
53
24%
Warriors in 7
20
9%
 
Total votes: 224

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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West Semifinals: #6 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #7 Golden State Warriors (GSW leads 1-0) 

Post#1081 » by EmpireFalls » Wed May 7, 2025 4:53 am

I think everyone is way too low on the Warriors. They were getting the easier looks and running the cleaner offense WITHOUT Steph. How is that even possible? Buddy Hield led a 36-point quarter.

Wolves really had zero advantages even in the non-Steph minutes today. Gave up 17 offensive rebounds even with a big size advantage. They got their ass kicked in all facets.

I genuinely wouldn’t put it past them to win the series with Steph injured.
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Post#1082 » by Jta444 » Wed May 7, 2025 4:53 am

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SHAQ32 wrote:Curry played 13 minutes and Dubs won by 11.

Goes to show you how crappy LeBron and the Lakers really were.

to be fair that 13 mins was probably the most important 13 mins of the game. We were up 10 and role players are defending and looking comfortable out there. They just carried the momentum to the end.


Curry effect. Lebron never had this effect for some reason. A Curry-led run is still the greatest thing in basketball this generation. Electric.
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Post#1083 » by California Gold » Wed May 7, 2025 4:54 am

Ice Man wrote:This board ... man. Rockets in 5, Rockets in 5, Rockets in 5. Why Rockets in 5, when the teams had similar records? "Oh, but the Rockets are so much better for A, B, C reasons. Oh, matchups." Yeah right.

Then Wolves in 5, Wolves in 5, Wolves in 5. (Go to the start of the thread if you don't believe me.) Why Wolves in 5, when GSW has just beaten a higher-seeded team? "Oh, the Wolves are so much better than the Rockets for A, B, C reasons. Oh, matchups." Yeah, right.

I mean, none of that stuff made a lick of sense. These three teams all had similar records, and of the three, the Warriors had the best case for saying they had an extra gear, since they played better after getting Butler.


Wolves won 17 of their last 21 and won their last series in 5 games. Wolves and Warriors have been pretty identical to finish their seasons. Factor in that the Warriors also had one of the easiest schedules to finish the season if we're going to cherrypick. Wolves surely deserve to be mentioned at least in the same way as the Warriors for having a gear if we're simply basing it on how they've played since x.
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Post#1084 » by Ice Man » Wed May 7, 2025 4:54 am

To get back to my earlier point that no, the Wolves aren't better than the Rockets (which should been obvious from the teams' records), check out the offensive rebounds in yesterday's game. The Dubs had 18 to the Wolves' 12, after getting crushed by the Rockets in that stat all series. Yes, the Wolves do some things better than Houston. But the Rockets are MUCH BETTER on the boards, and that's a big headwind that the Warriors no longer face.

Of course, Steph being out changes the equation, but that's a different issue.
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Post#1085 » by moss_is_1 » Wed May 7, 2025 4:55 am

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Chuck Everett wrote:Nickell Alexander-Walker is showing to be quite the playoff dropper. Numbers pretty much down across the board and he's not really playing his intense defense either. If this continues, I wonder how long Finch sticks with him and whether or not he's going to give Jaylen Clark or Terrance Shannon, some real minutes.

Was surprised bones didn’t get a look. He can get a bucket and that’s what they needed.

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Post#1086 » by EmpireFalls » Wed May 7, 2025 4:56 am

Jta444 wrote:
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SHAQ32 wrote:Curry played 13 minutes and Dubs won by 11.

Goes to show you how crappy LeBron and the Lakers really were.

to be fair that 13 mins was probably the most important 13 mins of the game. We were up 10 and role players are defending and looking comfortable out there. They just carried the momentum to the end.


Curry effect. Lebron never had this effect for some reason. A Curry-led run is still the greatest thing in basketball this generation. Electric.

Curry was able to make the Warriors outscore the Wolves for 32 minutes while sitting in the locker room? Wow.
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Post#1087 » by floppymoose » Wed May 7, 2025 4:56 am

I doubt Curry comes back in this series. If he does i would expect re-injury.
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Post#1088 » by Grumpy Heat Fan » Wed May 7, 2025 4:57 am

I'm still sticking with my pick that the Warriors are my favorites to go all the way, barring injuries
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Post#1089 » by Ice Man » Wed May 7, 2025 5:00 am

Grumpy Heat Fan wrote:I'm still sticking with my pick that the Warriors are my favorites to go all the way, barring injuries


Unfortunately, that condition no longer applies. I doubt that Steph gets a minute more in this series, and if the Warriors advance he might not even play in the next. Hammies are real problems.
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Post#1090 » by mg » Wed May 7, 2025 5:01 am

Djoker wrote:If Steph cannot come back, I don't really see the Warriors this series. Heck wouldn't be surprised if Minny gets four straight...

If Steph can come back, then it makes sense to bring him back in Game 3. Rest him for Game 2 which is a likely loss anyway and then you're in business. Still going to be a tough series but I'd favor the Warriors in this scenario.

Curry's health will obviously decide it.


It's like everybody's already forgotten that Butler carried a mediocre Heat team to the Finals..twice.

I think this series goes 6 or 7 games and wouldn't be shocked at all if Butler pulls another rabbit out of the hat. Ofc I'm not a big believer in this Minnesota team either.
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Post#1091 » by Kawaii Leonard » Wed May 7, 2025 5:11 am

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Curry has been an absolute ironman this season given all his injuries esp for his age. He’s returned the very next game most injuries aside from the tail bone scare vs the Raps. Hammys are tricky but there’s no way he’s not giving it a go in g3. If it lingers—which hamstring injs often do—till a g7 like something CP3 had to deal with in ‘18, that would be very unfortunate but full circle. Let’s hope that’s not the case.
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Post#1092 » by multo » Wed May 7, 2025 5:12 am

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Djoker wrote:If Steph cannot come back, I don't really see the Warriors this series. Heck wouldn't be surprised if Minny gets four straight...

If Steph can come back, then it makes sense to bring him back in Game 3. Rest him for Game 2 which is a likely loss anyway and then you're in business. Still going to be a tough series but I'd favor the Warriors in this scenario.

Curry's health will obviously decide it.


It's like everybody's already forgotten that Butler carried a mediocre Heat team to the Finals..twice.

I think this series goes 6 or 7 games and wouldn't be shocked at all if Butler pulls another rabbit out of the hat. Ofc I'm not a big believer in this Minnesota team either.

This is not the same Butler. He's still great but he's not the player who can carry a team anymore. He needs his Batman. If Curry doesn't come back and they lose, imagine the what ifs on how far this team could have gone in this playoffs with Curry.
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Post#1093 » by Jta444 » Wed May 7, 2025 5:16 am

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cpower wrote:to be fair that 13 mins was probably the most important 13 mins of the game. We were up 10 and role players are defending and looking comfortable out there. They just carried the momentum to the end.


Curry effect. Lebron never had this effect for some reason. A Curry-led run is still the greatest thing in basketball this generation. Electric.

Curry was able to make the Warriors outscore the Wolves for 32 minutes while sitting in the locker room? Wow.


They were inspired to play harder after Curry went down. The reason they had the lead and were confident was because of the 13mins of Curry anyway.

Unlike Lebron who likes to point fingers and blame his teammates after his mistakes. Throws teammates under the bus. Always asking for more help. Takes all the credit when they win. Who is gonna be inspired to play for that man? Lmao.

Even AD and Luka got tired of playing for him. Compare this to Steph and the rejuvenated Butler. He even made Wiggins an all-star, etc.
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Post#1094 » by Potential » Wed May 7, 2025 5:20 am

The Warriors look unbeatable no matter who's playing. I don't think anyone can beat them even if Steph doesn't play another game this year. But he'll definitely be back next game. Denver and OKC playing to see who will get destroyed next round. It's over for the league unless Boston can get their **** together especially Porzingis. Crazy how Jimmy wins a ring 4 months after leaving Miami
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Post#1095 » by EmpireFalls » Wed May 7, 2025 5:21 am

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Curry effect. Lebron never had this effect for some reason. A Curry-led run is still the greatest thing in basketball this generation. Electric.

Curry was able to make the Warriors outscore the Wolves for 32 minutes while sitting in the locker room? Wow.


They were inspired to play harder after Curry went down. The reason they had the lead and were confident was because of the 13mins of Curry anyway.

Unlike Lebron who likes to point fingers and blame his teammates after his mistakes. Throws teammates under the bus. Always asking for more help. Takes all the credit when they win. Who is gonna be inspired to play for that man? Lmao.

Alright man have fun with your non sequitur LeBron hate

I’m trying to discuss the actual game and give some credit to the outstanding play of Buddy Hield and Draymond Green.
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Post#1096 » by DonaldSanders » Wed May 7, 2025 5:26 am

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f4p wrote:The warriors pretty much always win when Steph misses playoffs games or goes out with injuries (11-3).. shouldn't be too tough to win this game. Although doesn't look like Steph was hurt much.



Once again. Pretty much cruised.


Rent free. Half your posts are attacking Steph or trying to prop up the biggest choker of all time, James Harden. Let it go, the Warriors dominated the Rockets in this era. Stop embarrassing yourself constantly.
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Post#1097 » by Kawaii Leonard » Wed May 7, 2025 5:27 am

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Curry blew a a 3-1 lead in the finals and went to KD’s hampton beach house to recruit KD. We have been in the age of player-empowerment ever since the celtic big 4. Get over your hatred for a person who doesn’t even know you exist. It’s not healthy man.


Well Lebron recruited Wade and Bosh AND STILL lost to Dirk. Lmao. At least when Curry recruited KD, they immediately won back to back titles.

You sure do have a black and white way to watching the NBA, like picking your own superheroes or something. Carry on with your terrible takes from suffering from obvious homerism.

Since 1984-2020, the 2017 Warrior run literally had the easiest path in modern NBA history to a ring w SRS stats. 2015 GSW being the 5th easiest. ‘13 Heat: 10th, ‘12 Heat: 25th.

Yes adding KD, a mvp calibre player who was up 3-1 wcf on the same team and adding him to that historic 73 win team who was 1 game away from a chip is the same as going to a 47 win team. Does it ever get tiring?

Edit: gotta log off so I’ll just stoop down to your levels of comprehension: 4 > 1 finals mvp
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Post#1098 » by Black Jack » Wed May 7, 2025 5:28 am

I feel like Buddy, GP, Podz can hold us down while Curry is out. They need to stay aggressive and work together to keep the motion offense going.
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Re: 2025 NBA PLAYOFFS West Semifinals: #6 Minnesota Timberwolves vs #7 Golden State Warriors (GSW leads 1-0) 

Post#1099 » by Domejandro » Wed May 7, 2025 5:29 am

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Domejandro wrote:I would honestly be pretty shocked to see the Golden State Warriors win this series. Minnesota was catastrophically horrible in that first quarter and are still up by two.

Still think that way? Especially if Steph is back, will you be “shocked” if Warriors win?

Domejandro wrote:Gotta be honest, the Jonny Flynn Timberwolves squad could have beaten this team.

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Post#1100 » by California Gold » Wed May 7, 2025 5:32 am

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If it's anything like CP3 in 2018, Curry will be out till at least game 4 or longer. Hamstrings are notoriously slow healing and easy to re-injure of any single injury out there. When you have a player like Curry whose game revolves around running around the court on offense to be effective, it makes it even worse to rush him back just to reinjure it.

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