Without Curry, Jimmy Butler will need to take the reins on offense, while Buddy Hield will continue to get plenty of looks. However, Kerr mentioned defense as the key to winning the series, which means Draymond Green's role will become even more important than before.

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry suffered a Grade 1 hamstring strain in Tuesday night's Game 1 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves. Curry will be re-evaluated in one week, ruling him out for at least Game 2,

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry will miss at least a week of the playoffs due to a hamstring strain he sustained in the Western Conference semifinals, the team announced Wednesday.