Golden State is set to compete against the Minnesota Timberwolves, playing on the road for their first two matchups. As the Warriors prepare to face an emerging Western Conference contender, led by Anthony Edwards, NBA insider Brian Windhorst revealed an important update on Stephen Curry's nagging thumb injury.

After a ragged half of shooting, an aging marksman finds his rhythm as Golden State closes out favored Houston. And thank goodness for Buddy Hield!

Curry’s Golden State Warriors eliminated Houston from the NBA playoffs for the fifth time in 11 seasons, this time in Game 7 of a hard-fought first-round series.