[Warriors lives hang on the line 1-3] Curry s return countdown meets the ultimate test

On May 13, the Warriors lost to the Timberwolves 110-117 at home, and fell behind 1-3 in the series! Cole, who withdrew his main force early in the final quarter, looked solemn, while the Timberwolves were only one win away from the second Western Conference Final in team history.

⚡️Review of the battle situation

1️⃣ The first quarter was stalemate: Kumingga scored 8 points in a single quarter, and the Warriors led 28-27 tug-of-war

2️⃣ The second quarter was tug-of-war: Butler & Hield supported the attack, defended the advantage 60-58 in the first quarter

3️⃣ The third quarter collapsed: The Timberwolves burst out a 17-0 shock wave, and the net victory in a single quarter was 22 points to set a season record

4️⃣ The final quarter defeat: The Warriors fell 20 points behind 4 minutes and 38 seconds ahead of the bench and accepted the loss

📊Key data

Edwards 30 points and 5 assists (12 points in the final quarter to lock in the victory)

Randle 31 points, 5 rebounds and 3 assists (a new high in playoff score)

The Warriors' three-point shooting percentage is 32% vs Timberwolves 41%

Historical Law: The NBA Series 3-1 lead is 95% probability of advancing (280 wins and 13 losses)

🚨Real dilemma

Curry's return schedule conflicts with the schedule (G6 returns at the earliest, but the Warriors will be directly eliminated if they lose G5)

Warriors' third quarter collapse chronic disease: The 9th net loss in a single quarter of 20+

Timberwolves substitute scored 33-19 to crush, Reed & Walker scored 18 points together

🌟 Players focus

▫️ Kuming adds 23 points (playoff career high)

▫️ Dream Chasing Green 14 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists, 6 fouls left the court

▫️ Conley 11 points, 5 assists (positive value + 22 highest in the game)

🔍Tactical Analysis

▪️ Timberwolves targeted defense: let go of Green & Looney, shrink the penalty area to limit the Warriors' breakthrough

▪️ Warriors' offense stagnated: Curry averaged assists per game dropped 7.1 times after missing

▪️ Rebound disadvantage: The Warriors fell behind 41-49 in the whole game, and scored 9-18 in the second offense

📅 Life and death battle trailer

G5 moved to Minnesota on May 15! If the Warriors lose:

❶ For the first time in the Cole era, they missed the division finals

❷, and were terminated in the Western Conference semi-finals for two consecutive years