The Golden State Warriors, fresh off their Game 7 victory against the Rockets, face the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round, with Stephen Curry playing through a thumb injury. Gary Payton II's availability is uncertain due to illness.

Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry recently commented on his injury ahead of Game 1 against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

MINNEAPOLIS – With his battered right thumb wrapped tightly with a black bandage after surviving a seven-game fight with the Rockets, Warriors superstar Steph Curry predicted another tough series awaits Golden State against Minnesota in the second round.