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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.

Yes, the report could've been worse. As far as hamstrings go, a Grade 1 strain is preferable to a Grade 2 or 3, but it sounds like the Warriors are expecting at least a one-week absence. And based on the history of this injury, he could miss the rest of the second round.