With the NBA all-time 3-point leader Stephen Curry sidelined by a hamstring injury, the Warriors struggled to establish their long-range game.

Coming into the series with just one day of rest, the Golden State Warriors entered Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves far less rested than they were, as the Wolves had over a week of rest before their first second-round contest.

Golden State Warriors standout guard Buddy Hield channeled his inner Wallace and Gromit and wore the wrong trousers during Game 1 of his team's second-round NBA playoff game against the Minnesota Timberwolves.