The Golden State Warriors faced a disappointing defeat against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals, losing 117-93, which evened the series at 1-1. The Warriors struggled significantly due to the absence of star guard Stephen Curry, leading to problematic performances from their bench. Coach Steve Kerr rotated his players extensively, but the lack of offensive cohesion allowed Minnesota to pull away, highlighted by a strong start that included a 13-0 run.

Julius Randle stood out for the Timberwolves with a near triple-double, contributing 24 points, 11 assists, and 7 rebounds. Anthony Edwards added 20 points and showed resilience after an ankle scare, while Nickeil Alexander-Walker broke through a shooting slump with four three-pointers. The Warriors’ turnovers (19 total) and inability to capitalize on fast breaks and second-chance opportunities proved detrimental as they head into a critical Game 3.