The Golden State Warriors are looking to take a quick two-game lead over the Minnesota Timberwolves after a strong defensive win in Game 1. Despite being the road team, the Warriors showed their depth and held off the Timberwolves, 99-88.

The Golden State Warriors lost Stephen Curry but won Game 1 of their second-round NBA playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves on Tuesday night. Curry exited early in the second quarter and will miss multiple games after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 hamstring strain. Curry will definitely miss Thursday's Game 2 in Minnesota.

After taking the series opener, the Golden State Warriors square off against the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of the Western Conference semifinals today. Find out how to watch for free.

Still, despite Curry missing the rest of the game, Draymond Green and the rest of the Warriors were able to take a 1-0 series lead over Anthony Edwards and the Minnesota Timberwolves 99-88. Coming into the game,

The Golden State Warriors have a 1-0 lead in their second-round NBA playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and they’re ready to steal another one on the road. In Game 1, it took a collective group effort as the Warriors ruled Stephen Curry out early in the game because of a hamstring injury,