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NBA Playoffs 2025 Warriors vs. Timberwolves Game 3 Injury Report- Major Updates on Fitness of Both Teams Ahead of Crucial Matchup

Garima Ranawat

The Warriors-Timberwolves series is currently tied 1-1.

The Golden State Warriors will welcome the Minnesota Timberwolves for Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals on Saturday, May 10. The Wolves will head into the game to secure the upper hand by extending their winning streak to 2-1. Earlier in Game 1, the Warriors stole home court advantage from the Wolves and handed them a 99-88 defeat. 

However, Game 2 saw the Timberwolves bouncing back and registering a blowout 117-93 win. The Wolves capitalized on Stephen Curry’s absence and Julius Randle dropped 24 points, had seven rebounds, and 11 assists. The victory helped Minnesota level the series. Apart from him, Anthony Edwards and Nickeil Alexander-Walker dropped 20 points apiece for the winners. 

The Warriors were in visible struggle as Jonathan Kuminga’s 18 points, five rebounds, and one rebound emerged as their leading performance. Jimmy Butler tallied 17 points, seven rebounds, and four assists, while Buddy Hield and Trayce Jackson-Davis poured in 15 points each. 

As action shifts to San Francisco for Game 3 and Game 4, the Warriors would aim to bounce back and secure the lead. However, things aren’t going to get easy for them considering Curry’s injury. Having said that, let’s see which players have made it to the injury reports for both teams ahead of the crucial match-up. 

Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves Injury Report

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Time: Saturday, May 10, 2025 | 8:30 pm ET
Venue: Chase Center, San Francisco, California
TV: ABC | Live Stream: NBA League Pass

Golden State Warriors’ Injuries 

Stephen Curry-Out (Left Hamstring Strain)
Gary Payton II- Available (Left Thumb Splint) 

The Warriors will be without their star Stephen Curry in Game 3 against the Timberwolves. Curry suffered a hamstring injury in the series opener, which was diagnosed as a Grade 1 hamstring strain in an MRI examination. The 37-year-old will undergo re-evaluation in one week, and reports suggest that he is likely to remain out of action till Game 6

Apart from him, the Dubs have listed Gary Payton II as available for the forthcoming fixture. 

Minnesota Timberwolves’ Injuries

Rob Dillingham- Questionable (Right Ankle Sprain) 

The Wolves have listed Rob Dillingham as questionable for the crucial match-up against the Warriors. He has missed the last eight games with an ankle sprain and there are reports that he will suit up for the Timberwolves during Saturday-night game.

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Garima is a sports writer with around two years of experience in Indian sports and a newfound interest in the NBA. Inspired by the leadership of cricketing legend MS Dhoni, she wishes to bring in newer perspectives to the NBA fanatics with her writing.

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