The Golden State Warriors came into Wednesday on the verge of being knocked out of the NBA playoffs after a very promising close to their regular season. They came into Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Minnesota Timberwolves down three games to one, and they ended up losing by a final score of 121-110.

Steve Kerr was not expecting Julius Randle to author his Warriors downfall. Randle had two disappointing postseasons with the Knicks as he battled injuries. When he was traded to the Timberwolves this offseason, many felt the Knicks had won the deal while landing Karl Anthony-Towns.

Edwards, alongside co-stars Julius Randle and Rudy Gobert, has powered a Timberwolves team that has now eliminated three perennial contenders across two postseason runs: LeBron James’ Lakers, Nikola Jokic’s Nuggets and Steph Curry’s Warriors — though the latter series had been marred by key injuries.

The Golden State Warriors' 2024-2025 playoff run ended with a 121-110 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals.

Jimmy Butler III attempted just nine shots and finished with 14 points in the Warriors’ 117-110 loss to the Timberwolves.

Dwyane Wade calls out Jimmy Butler during the Warriors' Game 5 loss, demanding he "do something" as their playoff run ends.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Julius Randle scored 29 points on 13-for-18 shooting to send the Minnesota Timberwolves to the Western Conference finals for the second straight year with a 121-110 victory over the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 on Wednesday night.

Whether Kuminga was driving for dunks, making tough layups or burying 3-pointers, the Wolves had no answer for the fourth-year forward who said his ankle is starting to feel healthy. The injury caused Kuminga to miss 31 games in the middle of the season.

With Curry on the court, the Warriors might be contenders in these playoffs. Without him, they're starved and staring at an early exit.

For Annie Nishita, rehearsing for a performance during the NBA Playoffs is more than just a milestone — it's the realization of a childhood dream.