Facing elimination in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves, the Golden State Warriors are clinging to hope that they can reverse their fortunes and turn the series around, reports Ann Killion of The San Francisco Chronicle.
Despite dropping three consecutive games and now trailing 3–1 in the series, the team remains confident that the tide can still shift in their favor.
Golden State initially set the tone in the series by taking Game 1, but momentum quickly shifted after star guard Stephen Curry exited Game 2 early with a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring.
Curry logged just 13 minutes before the injury, and the Warriors have struggled to find their rhythm without him, losing the next three games, including two disappointing defeats at home in Chase Center.
Still, the team’s veterans are urging focus and belief.
“Win one game, take it from there,” Draymond Green said following Monday night’s loss. “That’s our mindset. You win one and everything changes.”
His sentiment reflects the Warriors’ familiar playoff resilience, even with the odds stacked against them.
Head coach Steve Kerr has been actively experimenting with lineups during the postseason, searching for consistency among a bench unit that’s yet to find its footing.
Rookie guard Brandin Podziemski has had trouble finding his shot, managing just 3-of-14 from the field in Game 4 and missing all four of his attempts from beyond the arc.
Meanwhile, Buddy Hield struggled to take care of the ball, committing four turnovers and knocking down only two three-pointers.
Despite the setbacks, there’s still a sense of quiet determination within the locker room.
“We have belief, we have faith,” said Kevon Looney. “We’ll take it possession by possession, quarter by quarter. We’ve got to put together a full game, not just 40 good minutes of basketball.”
With their season on the line, the Warriors head into Game 5 knowing there’s no more room for error, but also with the belief that all it takes is one win to reignite their playoff hopes.
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