The Golden State Warriors are set to take on the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Up 1-0, the Warriors have a chance to make a statement on the road once again. Golden State will be without star guard Stephen Curry,

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On their first night without Stephen Curry in the starting lineup, it took nearly five minutes for the Golden State Warriors to score their first points. An offense that lacked direction saw the Minnesota Timberwolves pack a heavy punch, tying the series 1-1.