Unfortunately for the Warriors, that did not happen as the Timberwolves were able to dominate their way past Golden State in Game 5 to advance to the Western Conference Finals for the second consecutive season.

After the Boston Celtics stayed alive in their respective series, it's win or go home for the Golden State Warriors in the 2025 NBA playoffs.

Golden State Warriors players met with local reporters on Thursday for exit interviews after their season ended on Wednesday. The Dubs lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round of the playoffs in five games after beating the Houston Rockets in the first round in seven games.

The Warriors struggled in the first half of Wednesday's Game 5, taking a 62-47 deficit after two periods. Golden State has desperately needed their guys to step up in Curry's absence, but have not gotten much luck.

Following their 121-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves on Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors are out of the 2025 NBA Playoffs and headed into the offseason. The autopsy for why they went out in five in the second round isn't complicated.

Minnesota uses a 3rd quarter barrage led by Anthony Edwards to stake a 3-1 series lead and move within a win of the West Finals.

Ahead of Game 4 on Monday night, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spoke to the media and said he doesn’t expect Butler and Kuminga to have a repeat performance. According to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, Kerr pointed to the likelihood of Minnesota making defensive adjustments and said he expects other players to step up in response.

Stephen Curry’s absence in the playoffs exposed the Warriors' uncertain future, and it’s clear that time is running out in Golden State.