Game 3 Injury Report: Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves

The Golden State Warriors are bringing the semifinals back to the Bay Area for Game 3 of their series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Saturday night.

The Warriors were not able to secure a win in Game 2, which ended in a final score of 117-93. This was a game in which the Warriors never held a lead and started the game down 0-13. Midway through the third quarter, the Warriors did go on a run, cutting the once 20-point lead of the Wolves down to a single-digit seven.

The Timberwolves responded and rebuilt their lead back to a comfortable 18 points while the Warriors were held scoreless for nearly three minutes.

Timing is everything ✈️

JK was ready to go. pic.twitter.com/Bq7o8uw0Bu
— Golden State Warriors (@warriors) May 9, 2025

Jonathan Kuminga was a bright spot for the Warriors as he totaled 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 1 assist on 73/33/25 shooting splits.

Although the Warriors dropped Game 2, they are still returning home with the series split 1-1, after their gutsy win in Game 1. Now the Warriors will need hold their home court strong.

The Warriors are coming into Game 3 with two players listed on their injury report: Steph Curry and Gary Payton II.

Steph Curry is listed as OUT with a left hamstring strain.

Golden State's Stephen Curry has sustained a Grade 1 left hamstring strain and will be ruled out for Game 2 against Minnesota on Thursday, sources tell ESPN. It's the first strained muscle of Curry's career, so exact return timetable is unclear due to first rehab like this. pic.twitter.com/Wgdpej617k
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) May 7, 2025