moranelkarifnews : Anthony Edwards' injury scare shows fragile nature of NBA playoffs — and how it could all come down to one star
MINNEAPOLIS — The fragility of contending in the NBA playoffs was illustrated in the hush of the Target Center crowd, in their collective eyes looking at the far end across from the Golden State Warriors bench, across from an NBA legend wearing street clothes instead of a team uniform. The frailty of Anthony Edwards’ right […]
moranelkarifnews : Butler feels no burden to uphold ‘Playoff Jimmy' rep with Steph out
Butler feels no burden to uphold ‘Playoff Jimmy’ rep with Steph out originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area The pressure is on after the Warriors dropped Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday at Target Center, heading back to the Bay with the Western Conference semifinals tied at one game apiece. But Jimmy […]
moranelkarifnews : Butler, Kerr share how injured Steph helped Warriors in Game 2 loss
Butler, Kerr share how injured Steph helped Warriors in Game 2 loss originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area Steph Curry’s absence on the floor clearly was felt during the Warriors’ 117-93 Game 2 loss at the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday night. But that doesn’t mean Curry was a complete non-factor at Target Center following […]
moranelkarifnews : What we learned as Warriors miss Steph Curry in Game 2 loss to Timberwolves
What we learned as Warriors miss Steph Curry in Game 2 loss to Timberwolves originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area BOX SCORE MINNEAPOLIS – The Warriors’ first playoff game without Steph Curry since the 2018 Western Conference semifinals was too big of an obstacle to overcome, losing 117-93 to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Thursday […]
moranelkarifnews : How many NBA teams have come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs?
How many NBA teams have come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs? originally appeared on NBC Sports Boston It’s must-win time for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. The East’s top two teams each lost the first two games of their respective second-round series on their home courts, and they will now […]
moranelkarifnews : NBA playoffs: Timberwolves take Game 2 vs. Stephen Curry-less Warriors, despite their own Anthony Edwards scare
They had to survive a couple scares in Game 2, but the Minnesota Timberwolves evened their second-round playoff series 1-1 against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Minnesota went wire-to-wire in a 117-93 win over a Warriors team still reeling from losing superstar Stephen Curry for at least a week. However, the Timberwolves seemed poised […]
moranelkarifnews : Warriors vs. Timberwolves Game 2: Minnesota races out to 13-0 start, cruises to win over Curry-less Warriors
May 8, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves guard Anthony Edwards (5) dribbles the ball past Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) in the first half during game two of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images This was the tall, […]
moranelkarifnews : Blown leads, series adjustments & NBA Draft Lottery preview | The Kevin O'Connor Show
Subscribe to The Kevin O’Connor Show Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube KOC and Tom Haberstroh react to the Wolves evening their series with the Golden State Warriors at 1-1. Anthony Edwards suffered a bad-looking ankle injury, but miraculously returned for the 2nd half. But does it even matter, as Kevin thinks the Warriors are […]
moranelkarifnews : Parsons calls out Draymond for ‘little harsh' criticism of Brooks
Parsons calls out Draymond for ‘little harsh’ criticism of Brooks originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area In the NBA world, there’s plenty of criticism to go around. Retired forward Chandler Parsons believes Warriors star Draymond Green is wrong for his criticism of Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks, who refused to shake Golden State’s hands […]
moranelkarifnews : How many NBA teams have come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs?
How many NBA teams have come back from a 3-0 deficit in the playoffs? originally appeared on NBC Sports Bay Area It’s must-win time for both the Cleveland Cavaliers and Boston Celtics. The East’s top two teams each lost the first two games of their respective second-round series on their home courts, and they will […]