Warriors Stumble Without Curry; Celtics Bounce Back in Playoffs
Warriors Fall Short Despite Heroics
Without injured star Stephen Curry, the Golden State Warriors suffered a 102-97 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 3 of their Western Conference semi-final series. With the score tied at 82-82 entering the final quarter, Minnesota pulled away thanks to 14 fourth-quarter points from Anthony Edwards, who finished with 36.
We know we have it in us to beat them even without Steph.” – Draymond Green, Warriors forward
Golden State’s defense missed its most important player, Draymond Green, who fouled out with five minutes remaining. Jimmy Butler (33 points) and Jonathan Kuminga (30 points) led the Warriors’ offense, but it wasn’t enough to secure the victory.
Curry is expected to miss Game 4 as well, nursing a strained thigh. Golden State needs four wins to advance into the Western Conference Finals.
Celtics Strike Back in New York
After consecutive losses in Boston, the defending champion Celtics snapped back with a 115-93 win against the Knicks in Game 3. Boston rediscovered its three-point shooting, making 20 of 40 attempts, with Payton Pritchard and Jayson Tatum leading the way. After the game was decided, German rookie Ariel Hukporti made his playoff debut for the Knicks.
<_blockquote>The three-ball is a crucial part of our identity, and it was great to see it back tonight.
Jayson Tatum, Celtics forward
The Celtics leveled the series at 2-1 and will look to build on this momentum going into Game 4.
FAQ
- When is Game 4 between the Warriors and Timberwolves?
- Game 4 will tip off on Sunday, May 22, at 3:30 PM ET.
- When is Game 4 between the Celtics and Knicks?
- Game 4 is scheduled for Monday, May 23, at 7:00 PM ET.
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With Curry still out, the Warriors face a must-win scenario in Game 4, while the Celtics look to take control of their series against the Knicks.
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