The Golden State Warriors lost their first game of this second-round series against the Minnesota Timberwolves by a disappointing 117-93 margin. The absence of Stephen Curry played an obvious impact in this one.

The Warriors announced an MRI revealed it was a Grade 1 hamstring strain and that the injury would be reevaluated in a week. That timeline meant he would miss Games 2, 3 and 4 with Game 5—scheduled one week from the announcement—up in the air.

Jimmy Butler will be key to keeping Golden State afloat in the playoffs while the superstar point guard recovers from a strained hamstring.

The Warriors were fortunate to secure a Game 1 victory after Stephen Curry logged just 13 minutes after suffering a hamstring strain early in the game. Game 2 wasn't as good for Golden State, who suffered a 117-93 loss to the Timberwolves.

The Golden State Warriors will attempt to go up 2-0 on the Minnesota Timberwolves when the two sides meet in Game 2 of their second-round series Thursday night. The Warriors took Game 1 despite superstar guard Stephen Curry leaving the contest early with a hamstring injury.

The Warriors won the opening game 99-89 on Tuesday behind 24 points from Buddy Hield, while Jimmy Butler III had 20 points, 11 rebounds and 8 assists. Stephen Curry exited that game because of an injury and was diagnosed with a Grade 1 left hamstring strain Wednesday.