‘At least they played hard to the end’ — GSoM reacts to season-ending loss

The Golden State Warriors saw their season come to an end on Wednesday night, when they lost 121-110 to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference Semifinals. Without Steph Curry, the Warriors had little margin for error, and lost the series 4-1.

For the final time this season, here’s how the community reacted to the elimination loss, as seen through comments on the Golden State of Mind game thread.

First quarter: ‘Refs blind’

The Dubs showed lots of fight early, despite Jimmy Butler III having another passive night. Jonathan Kuminga was taking over early, but the Wolves ended the quarter strong. With questionable officiating defining the final minute of action, Minny led 30-23 after one.

KZ_Panda

Lost 3 in a row. Even an underdog is due for a win! Let’s go!!!

Weekinlvca

JK first sub!

foolsballfan

take the damn shot Jimmy

Tom Ryugo

Hield still cold. He’s got to heat up.

At least Podz hit a 3. Maybe that’ll be a trend.

foolsballfan

refs blind

Antigua Bolt Backer

Yeah, one shot by Butler. I have to guess that he is playing hurt.

Second quarter: ‘Getting ugly fast’

Steve Kerr had to mix things up, so Quinten Post and Pat Spencer started the second quarter. They could to within three points early, then Minnesota started piling in the shots, and making wild three-pointers. Golden State’s defense couldn’t keep up, and their offense went ice cold. The Wolves ended the half on a 17-5 run, and took a 62-47 lead into halftime.

Steph4Three

That’s what we need Jimmy!!!

Tom Ryugo

This is getting ugly fast.

Oakanda81

We didn’t really make a move with Edwards and Gobert out…

KZ_Panda

Podz overpassing is a serious issue in this series, even when he is actually hot. SMH

Hamster Ball

Within 3 and Dubs not even playing that well. Dubs can get this.

King4307

STOP GETTING IN THE LANE AND PASSING JIMMY

Emmerichk

So, everything goes in for the Wolves and we are just a bunch of g leaguers

Third quarter: ‘Such bad offense’

The Warriors showed lots of life in the third quarter, but couldn’t get close. They were fighting, but the Wolves simply had more talent. It was a 21-point deficit at the end of three, and the writing was on the wall.

Oakanda81

Kerr still not starting JK?

Jayaybe

Can’t stay close if Dubs trade 2s for Twolves 3s.

King4307

Such bad offense

Fourth quarter: ‘Pretty much impossible to beat’

The Warriors had one last push in them. Moses Moody started the fourth quarter, getting his first action of the game, and played with brilliant desperation. Brandin Podziemski was excellent in the frame. They had an early 8-0 run, and cut the lead to nine points at one point. But the Wolves always had an answer, and the Dubs just couldn’t quite get over the hump.

King4307

Did moody just!? Nevermind

WHODE

Sit Butler and put JK back in with that group

Arcman

Green is looking so bad out there.

Snakes In The Lane

I’ll give Podz credit tonight. He heard the criticism and answered the call.

positiveuphemism

Minn gonna finish the game shooting over 60%. That’s pretty much impossible to beat.

LacobsMoney

Lots of energy too late.

Tom Ryugo

At least they played hard to the end.

‘At least they played hard to the end’ — GSoM reacts to season-ending loss

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