The Golden State Warriors take to their home court to continue their hot run. Going up against a young Minnesota Timberwolves, the Warriors will look to extend their five game win streak. With Stephen Curry leading the way, the Bay are looking like serious contenders this season. However, there seems to be trouble with Draymond Green going down.
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Coming off a 50-point game, Steph Curry is on a roll for the Warriors. With their depth, even their bench in capable of producing in the big moments. However, the Minnesota trio is not one to underestimate either. Karl Anthony Towns, Anthony Edwards and D’Angelo Russell are all capable scorers. Hence, their battle against the Warriors defense will be interesting.
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May 11, 2021; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) celebrates against the Phoenix Suns during the fourth quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
While the Warriors held a good lead, Draymond Green went down in the third quarter.
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Warriors in trouble after Draymond Green injury
While going for a rebound in the third quarter, Green bumped into Timberwolves’ McDaniels, who crashed into Green’s right knee. After that, Green did not check back in the entire third quarter.
Warriors later revealed that he won’t return for the game. Consequently, fans showed their concern.
Warriors say Draymond has a right thigh contusion and will not return to the game tonight. Warriors next game is Friday against the Bulls.
Warriors without Draymond on defense looks so lost
this team falls apart on defense without draymond
Yeah that knee injury from Draymond doesnt look good
Hope Draymond is alright, as soon as he leaves, the defense collapses. #DubNation
Draymond leaves with a knee and the #Warriors watch a 20 point lead nearly evaporate. This is going to be a very fun or very frustrating 4th.
Hope Draymond is okay #DubNation
Draymond goes out & Minnesota goes on a run. No leader rn 💀
Andrew Wiggins came to play against his former team tonight, scoring 22 first half points without missing a shot, including a ferocious slam over KAT. Stephen Curry has yet another 20+ point game for the season as his run continues. However, with Draymond out, the Warriors don’t have a leader on the floor.
Anthony Edwards is hot all night as he has tallied 33 points in three quarters of play. D’Angelo Russell has just 4 points at the half. However, his four three pointers in the third quarter helped Timberwolves back in the game. They managed to cut the 20 point lead to just 9 by the end of the third quarter. This was all possible due to the absence of Draymond.
While he doesn’t fill the stat sheet, Green is their leader on the floor. His defensive presence is the turning point. Now, he is yet to return from the locker room for the fourth quarter.
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