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Steve Kerr Sends Clear Steph Curry Message After Warriors' Playoff Elimination

The Golden State Warriors bowed out of the NBA playoffs Wednesday night with little resistance, losing to the Minnesota Timberwolves and ending their postseason run. After a strong start with a Game 1 victory, the Warriors couldn’t crack Minnesota’s code for the rest of the series.

The Timberwolves took control early, leading by 7 after the first quarter, 15 at halftime, and stretching the lead to 21 by the end of the third. Golden State mounted a late push, outscoring Minnesota 38–28 in the fourth, but the damage was already done.

After the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr addressed the media and was asked about the impact of losing Steph Curry midway through Game 1. His response was both candid and respectful.

“I don’t want to take away anything from what Minnesota accomplished. No sense in talking about Steph.”

Curry had been working to return to the series, but the combination of time constraints and the severity of his injury proved too much. The team had planned to re-evaluate him on Saturday ahead of a potential Game 6 on Sunday, but they never got that far.

Before his injury in Game 1, Curry put up 13 points in just 12 minutes, showing early signs of his usual postseason impact. His performance had been crucial in the previous series against Houston, where he posted 22 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a Game 7 win.

With Curry sidelined, others stepped up. Guard Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors with 28 points, shooting an efficient 11-for-19 from the field and 4-for-6 from beyond the arc.

Another bright spot for Golden State was Jonathan Kuminga, who finished the season on a high note. He closed the year with three consecutive 20-plus point games, including 26 in the elimination game. Kuminga’s future is uncertain as he enters free agency this offseason.

Age is becoming a factor for the Warriors. Draymond Green and Jimmy Butler are both 35, while Curry is now 37. The team faces serious questions heading into the offseason: Is their championship window still open, or has it finally closed?

What’s certain is that Kerr remains loyal to his star guard and the identity Curry has given the franchise. And despite the playoff exit, Golden State’s future decisions will most certainly revolve around one thing — making the most of whatever time Steph Curry has left.

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