Warriors Face Injuries, Tensions in Playoff Loss

The Golden State Warriors are facing mounting pressure in their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with Stephen Curry sidelined by a hamstring injury and Draymond Green fouling out in Game 3, which the Warriors narrowly lost 102-97. In Game 2, Green received his fifth technical foul of the playoffs after a high-contact play, expressing frustration over what he described as an 'agenda' portraying him as an 'angry Black man.' The situation intensified when a Timberwolves fan was ejected for racially charged comments toward Green, prompting public condemnation and swift action by the Timberwolves, as well as statements from both teams and NBA commentators. While some analysts and former players defended Green's passionate play, others criticized his on-court conduct and rejected claims of unfair targeting. Warriors coach Steve Kerr thanked the Timberwolves for their response and emphasized that one person's behavior does not represent the entire fanbase. The Warriors hope to rally at home in Game 4, with Curry's potential return still uncertain.