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.<\/p>\n
For the final time this season, here\u2019s how the community reacted to the elimination loss, as seen through comments on the Golden State of Mind game thread.<\/p>\n
First quarter: \u2018Refs blind\u2019<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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KZ_Panda<\/p>\n
Lost 3 in a row. Even an underdog is due for a win! Let’s go!!!<\/p>\n
Weekinlvca<\/p>\n
JK first sub!<\/p>\n
foolsballfan<\/p>\n
take the damn shot Jimmy<\/p>\n
Tom Ryugo<\/p>\n
Hield still cold. He’s got to heat up.<\/p>\n
At least Podz hit a 3. Maybe that’ll be a trend.<\/p>\n
foolsballfan<\/p>\n
refs blind<\/p>\n
Antigua Bolt Backer<\/p>\n
Yeah, one shot by Butler. I have to guess that he is playing hurt.<\/p>\n
Second quarter: \u2018Getting ugly fast\u2019<\/p>\n
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\u2019s defense couldn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n
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Steph4Three<\/p>\n
That\u2019s what we need Jimmy!!!<\/p>\n
Tom Ryugo<\/p>\n
This is getting ugly fast.<\/p>\n
Oakanda81<\/p>\n
We didn\u2019t really make a move with Edwards and Gobert out\u2026<\/p>\n
KZ_Panda<\/p>\n
Podz overpassing is a serious issue in this series, even when he is actually hot. SMH<\/p>\n
Hamster Ball<\/p>\n
Within 3 and Dubs not even playing that well. Dubs can get this.<\/p>\n
King4307<\/p>\n
STOP GETTING IN THE LANE AND PASSING JIMMY<\/p>\n
Emmerichk<\/p>\n
So, everything goes in for the Wolves and we are just a bunch of g leaguers<\/p>\n
Third quarter: \u2018Such bad offense\u2019<\/p>\n
The Warriors showed lots of life in the third quarter, but couldn\u2019t 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.<\/p>\n
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Oakanda81<\/p>\n
Kerr still not starting JK?<\/p>\n
Jayaybe<\/p>\n
Can’t stay close if Dubs trade 2s for Twolves 3s.<\/p>\n
King4307<\/p>\n
Such bad offense<\/p>\n
Fourth quarter: \u2018Pretty much impossible to beat\u2019<\/p>\n
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\u2019t quite get over the hump.<\/p>\n
King4307<\/p>\n
Did moody just!? Nevermind<\/p>\n
WHODE<\/p>\n
Sit Butler and put JK back in with that group<\/p>\n
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Arcman<\/p>\n
Green is looking so bad out there.<\/p>\n
Snakes In The Lane<\/p>\n
I’ll give Podz credit tonight. He heard the criticism and answered the call.<\/p>\n
positiveuphemism<\/p>\n
Minn gonna finish the game shooting over 60%. That’s pretty much impossible to beat.<\/p>\n
LacobsMoney<\/p>\n
Lots of energy too late.<\/p>\n
Tom Ryugo<\/p>\n
At least they played hard to the end.<\/p>\n
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