Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors with 28 points (11-of-19 FGs), six rebounds, four assists, two steals and four three-pointers in a 121-110 loss to the Timberwolves in Game 5 on Wednesday.

This wasn’t a great series for Podziemski, but he ended it on a high note. He set a new playoff career high for points and still contributed value in other categories across the board. Podz has solidified his spot in the starting lineup with the way the roster is currently constructed. He should be an enticing pick in fantasy drafts next season, especially if the Warriors lean on him for more production to keep Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green fresh for the postseason.

Jonathan Kuminga provided a boost off the bench with 26 points (11-of-23 FGs), three rebounds, two steals and three three-pointers in Game 5 against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

For a player that was out of the rotation at times during this postseason, Kuminga may have earned himself a nice payday in the final four games of this series. Head coach Steve Kerr needed offense with Stephen Curry (hamstring) sidelined, and Kuminga was able to fill the void. He averaged 24.3 points on 55.4 percent shooting in Games 2-5. Kuminga is set to be a restricted free agent, and even if it isn’t the Warriors handing him a big contract, the 22-year-old should be able to find a team to pay him.

Jimmy Butler logged 42 minutes in Game 5 against the Timberwolves on Wednesday and contributed 17 points (4-of-11 FGs, 9-of-11 FTs), six rebounds, six assists and three steals.

Butler’s first season with the Warriors came to a disappointing conclusion. They were one of the best teams after acquiring Butler and won Game 1 of the second round. Unfortunately, a Stephen Curry hamstring injury ended their championship hopes, though Curry may have been able to return for Game 6 if the series was still going. Butler will be 36 at the start of next season, and he will likely continue to put an emphasis on rest during the regular season to make sure he’s healthy to help Golden State make another playoff push next year.

Mike Conley finished with 16 points (5-of-7 FGs), six rebounds, eight assists, one steal and four three-pointers in Game 5 against the Warriors on Wednesday.

Conley has been a consistent starter for most of the season, but he hasn’t been productive in the box score, especially during the postseason. However, he changed that on Wednesday. He set new highs for points, rebounds, assists and three-pointers during these playoffs as Minnesota closed out their series with Golden State to return to the Western Conference Finals. Conley will continue to start, but it’s unlikely that he replicates this production in the next round.

Anthony Edwards stuffed the stat sheet on Wednesday with 22 points (8-of-15 FGs), seven rebounds, 12 assists, one steal, three blocks, five three-pointers and seven turnovers in a Game 5 win over the Warriors.

The turnovers weren’t pretty, but everything else went right for Edwards in Game 5 as Minnesota completed their second straight gentlemen’s sweep. He didn’t score 30 points, which he had done in the two games in Golden State, but Edwards did dish out a new playoff career high for assists in a new game, which also matches his career high for dimes in the regular season. This was a fantastic performance for Edwards, even if he didn’t dominate as a scorer. He’ll need to continue to play at a high level in the Western Conference Finals, whether it is against Oklahoma City or Denver.

Julius Randle led the Timberwolves with 29 points (13-of-18 FGs), eight rebounds, five assists, two three-pointers and five turnovers in a 121-110 win over the Warriors in Game 5 on Wednesday.

Randle played at a high level in the first round, but he was dominant in the gentlemen’s sweep of the Warriors. He struggled in Game 1, which Minnesota dropped, but during the final four games of the series, Randle averaged 27.0 points, 7.5 rebounds, 7.8 assists, one steal and two triples while making 55.7 percent of his shots. Turnovers were still an issue, but they didn’t prevent the Timberwolves for winning four straight games. They’ll now await the winner of the Thunder-Nuggets series, and if Randle continues to play like this, Minnesota will have a chance to make the NBA Finals for the first time in franchise history.

Stephen Curry (hamstring) is out for Game 5 against the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Unsurprisingly, Curry is officially out for Game 5 due to the hamstring injury he suffered during Game 1. Game 6, which will be played on May 18, was a far more realistic possibility for the Warriors’ superstar guard. Buddy Hield will likely remain in the starting lineup, with Jonathan Kuminga taking on a more prominent role off the bench. Those two and Brandin Podziemski will need to be at their best if the Warriors are to extend this series, which they trail three games to one.

Brandin Podziemski had 11 points (3-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, one assist and four steals in Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Monday.

Podziemski was 3-of-14 from the field and missed all four of his three-point attempts. His 22.5 field goal percentage in this series is the worst for any player (min. 35 attempts) since Pero Antic shot 16.7 percent in the Hawks vs. Pacers series in 2014, according to Josh Dubow of the Associated Press. Down 3-1 in the series now, the Warriors need Stephen Curry to return from his hamstring injury for Game 5, a miracle or both to get back in this series.

Jimmy Butler had 14 points (5-of-9 FGs), six rebounds, three assists and one block in Game 4 against the Timberwolves on Monday.

Despite the Warriors win in Game 1, Butler warned in postgame interviews that Stephen Curry is the team’s best player and it was going to be difficult to win games without him. After what’s transpired over the last three games, which the Warriors have all lost, he might’ve been underselling it. Butler wasn’t able to fill Curry’s shoes in Game 4. In fact, he was a team-worst minus-30 in 34 minutes in the seven-point loss. The Warriors will have their backs against the wall facing elimination in Game 5 on Wednesday.

Julius Randle had 31 points (11-of-21 FGs), five rebounds, three assists, one steal, one block and four three-pointers in Game 4 against the Warriors on Monday.

Randle has now had at least 24 points in each of the last three games in this series and the Timberwolves have won all three of those games. Minnesota is on the brink of knocking out the Warriors on their way to the Western Conference finals and Randle has been a big part of their success. The Timberwolves will look to advance at home in Game 5 on Wednesday.

Anthony Edwards had 30 points (11-of-21 FGs), four rebounds, five assists, two steals and six three-pointers in the Timberwolves’ 117-110 victory over the Warriors in Game 4 on Monday.

Edwards has now had at least 30 points in back-to-back games. While the Warriors stayed with the Timberwolves in the first half, Minnesota turned it up a notch coming out of halftime. The Timberwolves won the third quarter by 22 points and the Warriors never recovered. Edwards and teammate Julius Randle became the first pair of Timberwolves with at least 30 points each in a playoff game since Kevin Garnett and Sam Cassell in 2004. The Timberwolves will look to close out the series at home in Game 5 on Wednesday.

Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports Stephen Curry (hamstring) went through a workout ahead of Saturday’s loss to the Timberwolves but did not go full speed.

Game 3 on Saturday was the second straight contest Curry has missed after straining his left hamstring during Game 1. While he did some shooting and rode the exercise bike during Saturday’s workout, the Warriors guard has yet to do anything at full speed. Given the scheduling in the second round, the hope is that Golden State can pick up a win and extend the series to Game 6, which falls on May 18, according to ESPN’s Shams Charania. With Curry sidelined, Jonathan Kuminga entered the rotation, finishing Game 3 with 30 points, six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three three-pointers in 36 minutes off the bench.

Jonathan Kuminga had 30 points (11-of-18 FGs), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three three-pointers against the Timberwolves in Game 3 on Saturday.

It’s no secret that the Warriors are desperate for offense without Stephen Curry (hamstring) in the lineup. While Buddy Hield has done an admirable job stepping up in these playoffs, Kuminga has easily had his two best games since Curry went out. The 22-year-old power forward had 18 points in 26 minutes in Game 2 and 30 points in 36 minutes in Game 3. While the Warriors lost both games, beggars can’t be choosers and Golden State has to be happy with that production. The Warriors are going to need to extend this series to at least six games for Curry to potentially return to the court. Kuminga is likely to continue to be a factor as Golden State tries to steal one of the next two games.

Jimmy Butler had 33 points (12-of-26 FGs), seven rebounds, seven assists and two three-pointers in Saturday’s Game 3 loss to the Timberwolves.

It was a vintage performance from Playoff Jimmy. Unfortunately for the Warriors, things didn’t quite go their way down the stretch. A 9-0 Timberwolves run with about five minutes left in the fourth quarter overlapped with a sequence where Draymond Green picked up two fouls in less than 20 seconds and fouled out of the game. Butler’s 33 points were enough to keep the Warriors in it until late even without Steph Curry (hamstring). Golden State will have to find a way to win one of the next two games before Curry could potentially return in Game 6.

Jimmy Butler had 33 points (12-of-26 FGs), seven rebounds, seven assists and two three-pointers against the Timberwolves in Game 3 on Saturday.

It was a vintage performance from Playoff Jimmy. Unfortunately for the Warriors, things didn’t quite go their way down the stretch. A 9-0 Timberwolves run with about five minutes left in the fourth quarter overlapped with a sequence where Draymond Green picked up two fouls in less than 20 seconds and fouled out of the game. Butler’s 33 points were enough to keep the Warriors in it until late even without Steph Curry (hamstring). Golden State will have to find a way to win one of the next two games before Curry could potentially return in Game 6.

Julius Randle had 24 points (10-of-23 FGs), 10 rebounds, 12 assists, three steals and one three-pointer against the Warriors in Game 3 on Saturday.

The triple-double was the first of Randle’s playoff career. He continues to be excellent in these playoffs as the Timberwolves seem poised for a Western Conference Finals run. Randle had three clutch assists in the final minutes of the fourth quarter as the Timberwolves pulled away from the Warriors. His assist on an Anthony Edwards three-pointer with 1:19 to go that extended their lead to seven points was the dagger. This series will continue Monday night in Golden State as the Timberwolves look to go up 3-1 in the series.

Anthony Edwards had 36 points (13-of-28 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one block and five three-pointers on Saturday in the Timberwolves’ 102-97 Game 3 victory over the Warriors.

While Edwards was somewhat quiet in the first half with eight points, he went off in the second half with 28 points. It’s the highest-scoring half by anyone so far in these playoffs. Edwards threw in the dagger with a three-pointer that gave the Timberwolves a seven-point lead with 1:19 remaining in the fourth quarter. Minnesota looks like the better team as they’ve convincingly won the last two games as the Warriors soldier on without Stephen Curry (hamstring). Edwards and the Timberwolves will look to take a commanding 3-1 series lead in Game 4 on Monday.

Anthony Edwards had 36 points (13-of-28 FGs), four rebounds, four assists, one block and five three-pointers in the Timberwolves’ 102-97 victory over the Warriors in Game 3 on Saturday.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, the Warriors are looking at Game 6 as the earliest Stephen Curry (hamstring) could return.

Curry is sitting out his second game in a row Saturday with the first hamstring injury he’s ever dealt with in his 16-year career. The 37-year-old point guard suffered the injury in Game 1, which the Warriors were still able to win. According to Charania, the Warriors are hoping they can just win one more game to push the series to at least a Game 6, which would be the earliest Curry could return. Golden State could benefit from a unique scheduling quirk which includes four days between Games 5 and 6 of this series. Game 6 falls on May 18, which would give Curry well over a week off and also shows how serious his injury is given that’s the earliest he could potentially return.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports Stephen Curry (hamstring) won’t return until Game 6 at the earliest.

Curry is sitting out his second game in a row Saturday with the first hamstring injury he’s ever dealt with in his 16-year career. The 37-year-old point guard suffered the injury back in Game 1, which the Warriors were still able to win. According to Charania, the Warriors are hoping they can just win one more game to push the series to at least a Game 6, which would be the earliest Curry could return. Golden State could benefit from a unique scheduling quirk which includes four days between Games 5 and 6 of this series. Game 6 falls on May 18, which would give Curry well over a week off and also shows how serious his injury is given that’s the earliest he could potentially return.

Warriors will start Brandin Podziemski, Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and Trayce Jackson-Davis in Game 3 against the Timberwolves on Saturday.

The Warriors have had to shuffle their lineup for Game 2 and now Game 3 with Stephen Curry out with a hamstring injury. In Game 2, the Warriors went with a bigger lineup and inserted Quinten Post in with the starters. Post played just three minutes as the Warriors fell behind early and lost by 24. Golden State will go with Jackson-Davis, who played 19 minutes off the bench in Game 2, in the starting lineup for Game 3. Jonathan Kuminga played the most minutes off the bench in Game 2 with 26 and should figure prominently in the Warriors plans again Saturday.

Rob Dillingham (ankle) is questionable for Game 3 against the Warriors on Saturday.

Dillingham has not played since April 11 against the Nets. He may be available for Game 3, but that does not mean the rookie will vault into the rotation. Dillingham has not reached double digits in minutes played since February 28.

Buddy Hield had 15 points (5-of-14 FGs), three rebounds, one assist, one steal and four three-pointers against the Timberwolves in Game 2 on Thursday.

Hield moved into the Warriors’ starting lineup in the first round and the team became somewhat reliant on his scoring. With Stephen Curry (hamstring) out in Game 2, Hield started and played 29 minutes. The 32-year-old shooting guard led the Warriors in field goal attempts, though no one in a Golden State uniform was able to reach 20 points. The Warriors weren’t able to overcome a double-digit first half deficit. Despite the four made three-pointers, they’re going to need more from Hield as the series shifts to Golden State, especially if Curry remains out.

Jimmy Butler had 17 points (6-of-13 FGs), seven rebounds, four assists, one steal and two three-pointers against the Timberwolves in Game 2 on Thursday.

Butler couldn’t get it done without Stephen Curry (hamstring) on the road in Game 2. The Warriors fell behind by double-digits early and never recovered. Butler had 17 points on 13 shots, which wasn’t far off from the 20 points he had in Game 1. Still, the Warriors have to regroup as they head home for Games 3 and 4 and try to figure out a way to keep this series close until Curry can return to the court.

Nickeil Alexander-Walker had 20 points (7-of-13 FGs), two rebounds, three assists, one block and four three-pointers in Game 2 against the Warriors on Thursday.

Alexander-Walker was a key scorer off the bench in Game 2. He combined with Naz Reid and Donte DiVencenzo for 10 made three-pointers off the bench. In a game where the Warriors were desperate for scoring without Stephen Curry (hamstring), those bench points were too much to overcome as the Timberwolves won by 24 points.

Julius Randle had 24 points (10-of-17 FGs), seven rebounds, 11 assists and one three-pointer in Game 2 against the Warriors on Thursday.

Randle led the Timberwolves in scoring in the Game 2 victory. The 30-year-old power forward had just one 10-assist game in the regular season. He was a steadying presence in his 33 minutes as Anthony Edwards dealt with an ankle injury towards the end of the first half. Edwards recovered from his injury to play 34 minutes, but the Timberwolves were able to rely on Randle to weather the storm and he delivered a big game as the fulcrum of the offense.

Anthony Edwards had 20 points (6-of-13 FGs), nine rebounds, five assists, three steals, one block and two three-pointers in the Timberwolves’ 117-93 victory over the Warriors in Game 2 on Thursday.

Edwards appeared to suffer a sprained left ankle towards the end of the second quarter as the Warriors’ Trayce Jackson-Davis landed on his foot. Edwards turned the same ankle in the first round against the Lakers and appeared to re-aggravate the injury. The 23-year-old shooting guard would go on to start the second half and play a team-high 34 minutes in the Game 2 victory. Edwards will only have one full day off before the series resumes in Golden State for Game 3 on Saturday.

Warriors will start Brandin Podziemski, Buddy Hield, Jimmy Butler, Draymond Green and Quinten Post in Game 2 against the Timberwolves on Thursday.

No surprise here as Curry was always a long shot to make it back for Game 2 after leaving Game 1 with hamstring injury. While there has been a report that the 37-year-old point guard is expected to miss a week, there is no firm timetable for his return. The Warriors will go big with their starting lineup for Game 2 with center Quinten Post entering the lineup in Curry’s absence.

Stephen Curry (hamstring) does not have a target date for a return to game action.

Curry suffered a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring during Tuesday’s Warriors’ series-opening win over the Timberwolves. While ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday that the guard is expected to miss at least one week, Curry refused to give a target date when asked about his injury on Thursday. “No,” Curry said, according to The Athletic. “This is new, and from all that I’m learning about how quickly you can get back, there has to be a healing process. It’s just the way the body works. You can’t accelerate more than the body is telling you. It’ll be one of those after a week, really re-evaluate it every day to understand when it’s safe just to even think about playing.” This is the first hamstring injury of Curry’s career, so he’s in uncharted territory. Jimmy Butler, Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield will have added importance within the Warriors’ offense, and the latter has shot 14-of-19 from three in his last two games.

Stephen Curry (hamstring) does not have a timetable to return to game action.

Curry suffered a Grade 1 strain of his left hamstring during Tuesday’s Warriors’ series-opening win over the Timberwolves. While ESPN’s Shams Charania reported Wednesday that the guard is expected to miss at least one week, Curry refused to give a target date when asked about his injury on Thursday. “No,” Curry said, according to The Athletic. “This is new, and from all that I’m learning about how quickly you can get back, there has to be a healing process. It’s just the way the body works. You can’t accelerate more than the body is telling you. It’ll be one of those after a week, really re-evaluate it every day to understand when it’s safe just to even think about playing.” This is the first hamstring injury of Curry’s career, so he’s in uncharted territory. Jimmy Butler, Brandin Podziemski and Buddy Hield will have added importance within the Warriors’ offense, and the latter has shot 14-of-19 from three in his last two games.

Rob Dillingham (ankle) has been ruled out for Game 2 against the Warriors on Thursday.

Dillingham has been sidelined for the entire postseason so far, and it’s unclear if that will change moving forward. However, even when he is healthy enough to play, it is unlikely that he would enter the rotation.

ESPN’s Shams Charania reports that Stephen Curry has been diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and is expected to miss at least a week.

Shams notes that Curry has already been ruled out for Game 2 on Thursday, but the week timeline means he’ll miss Game 3 on Saturday and Game 4 on Monday with a chance to return for Game 5 on Wednesday. This is the first muscle strain of Curry’s career, so how quickly he returns will depend on how he responds to rehab. Fortunately for Golden State, the team came away with a win on the road in Game 1, and two of the next three games will be at home, giving the Warriors a chance to stay alive while their superstar PG is out. Expect Buddy Hield to step into a much larger role on offense while Curry is sidelined. Hield has totaled 57 points across his last two games while stroking a blistering 14-of-18 shots from beyond the arc.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters Stephen Curry is day-to-day with a hamstring injury.

Kerr relayed that Curry was “crushed” after being forced from the game due to injury. While Kerr described Curry as day-to-day, he also mentioned that the 37-year-old point guard will undergo an MRI on Wednesday. More will be known about the severity of his injury at that time. With the Warriors taking Game 1 on the road Tuesday, Kerr added that it’s hard to imagine Curry being available for Game 2 on Thursday. With Game 3 Saturday at Golden State, Curry could have more time to recover from the injury.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr told reporters Stephen Curry is day-to-day with a hamstring injury and will undergo an MRI on Wednesday.

Kerr relayed that Curry was “crushed” after being forced from the game due to injury. While Kerr described Curry as day-to-day, he also mentioned that the 37-year-old point guard will undergo imaging on Wednesday to determine the severity of the injury. There should be an update on his status at some point prior to Thursday’s Game 2 showdown. With the Warriors taking Game 1 on the road Tuesday, Kerr added that it’s hard to imagine Curry being available for Game 2 on Thursday. With Game 3 on Saturday at Golden State, Curry could have more time to rest and recover.

Naz Reid had 19 points (8-of-14 FGs), five rebounds, one assist, one steal, one block and three three-pointers in Game 1 against the Warriors on Tuesday.

Reid briefly left the floor with an apparent leg injury towards the end of the second quarter before returning in the second half. The 25-year-old center played 34 minutes and was the second leading scorer for the Timberwolves in what turned out to be a lackluster game for Minnesota. Reid appeared healthy in the second half and should continue to be counted on for starter-level minutes despite coming off the bench.

Anthony Edwards had 23 points (9-of-22 FGs), 14 rebounds, two assists, three steals, one block and one three-pointer in Game 1 against the Warriors on Tuesday.

The Timberwolves managed just 33 points in the first half. Despite the Warriors playing the entire second half without superstar Stephen Curry (hamstring), it was simply too much for Minnesota to overcome. Edwards eventually got the offense going in the second half, leading the team with 23 points. He’ll need to do more on the offensive end whether Curry is available or not if the Timberwolves are going to even up the series in Game 2.

Draymond Green had 18 points (6-of-13 FGs), eight rebounds, six assists, two steals and four three-pointers in Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Green is a great player who ultimately could make the Hall of Fame when he calls it a career, but at this point of his career, he’s typically not counted on to provide much offense. Green came up with a big playoff performance Tuesday in Game 1 that included 18 points and four made three-pointers. While Green can’t be counted on for scoring like that consistently, he might be needed for more points with Stephen Curry (hamstring) unlikely to be available for Game 2.

Buddy Hield recorded 24 points (7-of-19 FGs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and five three-pointers on Tuesday in a Game 1 win over the Timberwolves.

Hield continues to show up in these playoffs. The star of Game 7 in the first round, Hield was once again counted on for increased scoring with Stephen Curry out for the entire second half with a hamstring injury. Hield’s added importance in these playoffs figures to continue, especially if Curry is unable to make it back for Game 2.

Buddy Hield had 24 points (7-of-19 FGs), eight rebounds, three assists, one steal and five three-pointers in Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Hield continues to show up in these playoffs. The star of Game 7 in the first round, Hield was once again counted on for increased scoring with Stephen Curry out for the entire second half with a hamstring injury. Hield’s added importance in these playoffs figures to continue, especially if Curry is unable to make it back for Game 2.

Jimmy Butler had 20 points (7-of-20 FGs), 11 rebounds, eight assists, two steals and two three-pointers in the Warriors’ 99-88 victory over the Timberwolves in Game 1 on Tuesday.

Butler expressed concern for Stephen Curry, who left Game 1 with a hamstring injury, in the postgame interview. The 25-year-old small forward noted that Curry is the Warriors’ best player, and it’s easier to win when he’s out there. Even so, Butler was able to lead the Warriors to victory in Game 1 against the Timberwolves. Playoff Jimmy was just two assists away from a triple-double. With Game 1 already in hand, the Warriors could opt to rest Curry for Game 2 and take their chances with Butler at the helm one more time.

According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Stephen Curry (hamstring) is out for the remainder of Game 1 against the Timberwolves.

Curry is said to be dealing with a left hamstring strain. He had 13 points, one rebound and one assist before heading to the locker room. The 37-year-old point guard grabbed at the back of his left thigh after collecting a rebound in the first half. It’s unclear how bad the injury is or what Curry’s availability might be over the course of the rest of the series at this time.

Gary Payton II (illness) is available for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Payton II missed the Warriors win over the Rockets on Sunday as Golden State advanced in Game 7. His return in Game 1 against the Timberwolves will likely push Jonathan Kuminga out of the Warriors’ rotation. Payton’s defense could be important in this series against Timberwolves superstar Anthony Edwards.

Gary Payton II (illness) was at shootaround ahead of Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Payton II is still listed as questionable after missing Game 7 against the Rockets on Sunday. However, he wasn’t at shootaround ahead of that game, so this is a good sign for his chances of playing. Jonathan Kuminga logged seven scoreless minutes in Game 7 and would likely be pushed back out of the rotation if Payton II is back.

Rob Dillingham (ankle) is out for Tuesday’s Game 1 against the Warriors.

Dillingham will remain sidelined for the start of the second round. The rookie’s continued absence does not impact the Timberwolves’ rotation, as he was not playing consistently before the ankle injury.

Gary Payton II (illness) is questionable for Game 1 against the Timberwolves on Tuesday.

Payton did not play in Sunday’s win over the Rockets to conclude that series. His absence led to Jonathan Kuminga entering the rotation, but he went scoreless in seven minutes off the bench. Payton’s return will help the Warriors defensively, as they must account for Anthony Edwards.

Buddy Hield tallied 33 points (12-of-15 FGs), three rebounds, three assists, one steal, two blocks and nine three-pointers in 37 minutes in a Game 7 win over the Rockets on Sunday.

Before Sunday’s Game 7, few likely expected Hield to be the Warriors’ leading scorer. After scoring 32 points in Games 3 and 4, he totaled four points on 2-of-10 shooting in the two losses that forced a decisive seventh game. To say Hield redeemed himself would be an understatement; he established a playoff career-high with nine three-pointers and shot 80 percent from the field. While the Warriors won’t expect performances of this caliber in the second round, they’ll need a consistent Hield to knock off the Timberwolves. Game 1 is on Tuesday.