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Warriors' Season Ends with Game 5 Loss to Timberwolves
The Golden State Warriors' 2024–25 NBA season came to an end after a 121–110 defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals on May 14, 2025. With this win, the Timberwolves have advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the second year in a row.
Timberwolves Dominate in Game 5
Minnesota's strong offensive performance led them to victory in the crucial game. Julius Randle stood out with 29 points, hitting 13 of his 18 shots. Anthony Edwards also played a key role, scoring 22 points while adding 7 rebounds and 12 assists. The Timberwolves were highly efficient, shooting 62.8% from the field and 41.9% from beyond the arc.
Warriors Show Fight but Fall Short
Despite the loss, some Warriors players delivered strong performances. Rookie Brandin Podziemski impressed with 28 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Jonathan Kuminga added 26 points coming off the bench. However, Golden State struggled with shooting accuracy, hitting just 43.3% from the floor and only 28.2% of their three-point attempts.
Stephen Curry’s Absence Hurt the Warriors
The Warriors were without their star guard Stephen Curry for the final four games of the series due to a strained left hamstring. Although he has been cleared for light workouts, he was not fit to return for Game 5. His absence had a big impact on the team’s performance throughout the series.
Draymond Green Fined by NBA
Adding to the team's troubles, forward Draymond Green was fined $50,000 by the NBA. The fine came after he made controversial comments during Game 3, questioning the fairness of officiating in relation to the betting spread. The league considered his remarks as a violation of conduct policies.
Series Recap
Here’s a quick look at the series scores:
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Game 1 (May 7): Warriors 99 – Timberwolves 88
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Game 2 (May 9): Warriors 93 – Timberwolves 117
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Game 3 (May 11): Timberwolves 102 – Warriors 97
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Game 4 (May 13): Timberwolves 117 – Warriors 110
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Game 5 (May 14): Warriors 110 – Timberwolves 121
With this playoff series win, the Timberwolves move forward in their chase for the NBA championship, while the Warriors now head into the off-season with many questions to answer.
