Warriors Beat Timberwolves; Timberwolves File NBA Complaint

The Golden State Warriors overcame the loss of Stephen Curry to a hamstring injury, securing a 99-88 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 1 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Curry's status remains uncertain for the rest of the series, increasing the reliance on veteran leadership and standout performances from Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield, who scored 20 and 24 points, respectively. Coach Steve Kerr leaned on Butler to run the offense, while Draymond Green and others contributed to the team's resilience. The Timberwolves have lodged formal complaints with the NBA over the Warriors' defensive tactics around Rudy Gobert. The emerging chemistry between Butler and Hield has energized the Warriors as they adapt to Curry's injury and the absence of Klay Thompson. Golden State's depth and experience keep them in strong contention despite these challenges.