Warriors Win Game 1; Cavaliers Face Must-Win After Loss to Pacers
Warriors Edge Timberwolves in QB Round 1
The Golden State Warriors, led by superstar Stephen Curry, kicked off their NBA Playoff quarter-final series with a 99-88 victory against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Despite an injury scare with Curry, who left the game in the second quarter due to a thigh injury, the Warriors held on to secure the win.
The guests were available in California in the first quarter, narrowly behind but clearly dominated the second quarter and thus created a comfortable starting point for the rest of the game.
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Buddy Hield led the Timberwolves with 24 points, while Anthony Edwards contributed 20 points and 14 rebounds. For the Warriors, Curry finished with 13 points before leaving the game.
Pacers Shock Cavs; Cleveland Trails 0-2
The Cleveland Cavaliers, tipped as favorites heading into the playoffs, find themselves in a two-game hole after a 119-120 loss to the Indiana Pacers at home. The Pacers’ Tyrese Haliburton sank a dramatic three-pointer with 1.1 seconds left to seal the victory.
Indiana’s Tyrese Haliburton with a threesome 1.1 seconds before the end ensures the decision.
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Cleveland’s Donovan Mitchell dropped 48 points but couldn’t prevent the loss. Myles Turner and Aaron Nesmith each scored 23 points for the Pacers.
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FAQs
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What is Steph Curry’s status for Game 2?
Curry’s thigh injury is being examined, and his status for Game 2 is uncertain.
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Can the Cavaliers still turn this series around?
YES! They’re down 0-2 but have won two of their last three games against the Pacers this season. It won’t be easy, though.
Did you know?
The Warriors have never lost a playoff series after winning Game 1 (10-0).
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