NBA fans react to Timberwolves knocking Warriors out of playoffs

The Golden State Warriors appeared to be the team to beat after their 99-88 Game 1 victory. The injury of Stephen Curry, which occurred in Game 1, shifted the series in the Timberwolves’ favor.

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Minnesota dominated the next four games to win the series 4-1, clinching their spot in the Western Conference Finals. As for the Warriors, they now have to ponder what things would’ve been like if Curry never got hurt.

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Fans flocked to social media after the game to give their two cents on the subject.

Go Wolves ????????

— aska internansonl (@AInternansonl) May 15, 2025

No Steph? Definitely an ez win! Beating GS is not ez task

— M (@moon66792) May 15, 2025

Credit to Ant and Randle. They SHOWED UP ????

— Karan Sud (@KaranSudSocial) May 15, 2025

Get Steph some help in the offseason please pic.twitter.com/Z2ZIv81A4f

— ???????????? ???? (@KilahKev) May 15, 2025

Can't do anything without Curry bruh

— Eli (@eli_proof) May 15, 2025

The Warriors must assess their roster this offseason, as upgrades are necessary. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves face a tough challenge in the next series against either the Oklahoma City Thunder or the Denver Nuggets.

There’s one sure thing. The Timberwolves will be ready.

About the Author Published May 15, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1