Stephen Curry's injury status for Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 4 (May 12, 2025)

The Golden State Warriors have officially listed superstar guard Stephen Curry as out for Game 4 of their Western Conference Semifinals matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a grade 1 hamstring strain. The injury, sustained during their hard-fought series against the Houston Rockets, has left the Warriors without their leading scorer in a critical game.Stephen Curry’s hamstring strain is considered mild (grade 1), but the Warriors are taking a cautious approach. While he won’t suit up for Game 4, there’s optimism he could return as early as Game 6 if the series extends that far. Injury details: - Type: Grade 1 hamstring strain - Status: Officially out for Game 4 - Recovery window: 7–10 days (possible Game 6 return) With Stephen Curry sidelined, the Golden State Warriors will rely heavily on their supporting cast to even the series. Draymond Green, Klay Thompson, and Jonathan Kuminga must step up offensively, while Chris Paul’s playmaking becomes even more critical. Warriors’ keys to winning without Curry: - Increased ball movement to compensate for lost scoring - Aggressive defense to force Timberwolves turnovers - Bench production from Moses Moody and Gary Payton IIAfter barely scraping into the playoffs via the play-in tournament, the Warriors defied expectations by eliminating the second-seeded Houston Rockets in a grueling seven-game series. Their underdog story continued as they stole Game 1 against the Timberwolves on the road, but a Game 3 loss at home has shifted momentum.Key points from their playoff run:- Secured 7th seed by beating Memphis in the play-in- Defeated Houston in a full seven-game series- Took Game 1 in Minnesota but dropped Game 3 at Chase CenterHow to watch Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves Game 4 The Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves tip off at Chase Center on Monday night at 10:00 p.m. EST. A loss would put Golden State in a 3-1 hole, making Curry’s potential Game 6 return a must-win scenario rather than a closeout opportunity. Game details: - Matchup: Warriors vs. Timberwolves (Series tied 2-1 MIN) - Time: 10:00 p.m. EST - Location: Chase Center, San FranciscoAlso read: Is Jimmy Butler available for Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves? Latest update on the Golden State Warriors star’s injury report (May 12, 2025)The Warriors’ resilience has been their trademark this postseason, but overcoming Minnesota without Curry will be their toughest challenge yet.