After a first round victory, the Golden State Warriors lost their legendary superstar Stephen Curry, and without it, they were unable to attract a concern against Minnesota’s Timberwolves. A disappointing end of what may have been an amazing season.

Playoff runs with a glance

Although they ended up in seventh place at the Western Conference and denied a direct place in the play off losing their last game of the regular season, everyone knew that Golden State Warriors It would be a tough nut to hit the season after the post.

This was confirmed in the game round, with a commanding victory over Memfis Grizzlies to set a series with Houston Rockets – The surprise runners in the west.

It was a series of high octane, which fighters dominated early, leading 3-1. Then they retired into a completely unexpected game 7, but they put their experience in good use, spoiling the missiles and taking advantage of a sudden stellar show by Buddy Hield, which scored 33 points.

Steve men Kerr entered their conference semi -finals against Minnesota Timberwolves with a 50/50 chance.

Unfortunately, though they won game 1 with an early moment, they lost Steph Curry. Their leader and superstar suffered a hamstring injury, and since then, it was not certain that he would appear again in the series. Game 6 was presented as a possible return date, but they still had to get there.

The problem was that, without their superstar, the fighters were completely separated.

Four matches and four wins for wolves, without playing any extraordinary basketball, but exploiting the lack of confidence and the shortcomings of a Golden State team without its leader.

No reaction, no soul, no leader: the season was complicated, but it seemed determined to end in a high. It wouldn’t be. We will see them next year, but on what condition?

The disappointments of the loss of the series

it Was Jimmy Butler Really up to scratches? Recruited in the trade deadline to become Steph Curry’s SiDecick, ‘Playoff Jimmy’ set respectful statistics, even improving its regular season numbers (19.2 points in the game compared to 17.9).

But deprived of their leader, he was expected to take exclusivity on his shoulders and lead him to success, as he did with Miami heat in 2023. But that would not have been, as he only went over 30 points once, and while he brought the rush, he could have done more.

But in terms of leadership, it is impossible not to mention Draymond Green. Constant, unnecessary fouls and limited impact on his team’s play, like others, he disappeared at the same time as Curry did.

Hield Not always stable, and the supporting cast not always growing, despite being 37 years old and lost almost half of the games, Steph Curry was still the best player of Warriors during these play -offit.

The future for an aging team

Steph Curry is 37 and Jimmy Butler is 35. Among them, they will cost over $ 113,000,000 next season, and nearly $ 120,000,000 in 2026/27. Draymond Green’s contract will also expire in two years, so this is all the warriors that have left to try and win a last ring.

With $ 164,000,000 next season, Golden State still has room to recruit. But it will not do them any good if their leaders do not stay healthy. Therefore, a real guard of the spare point can be a priority, but fighters also need reinforcements in the Frontcourt, where they suffered in the play off.

The renovation of this team of aging will be complicated. However, with its two leaders, Golden State can attract some quality players – but maybe more veterans looking for a ring. Did not work with Chris PaulAnd management will undoubtedly have to make a choice to maximize Steph Curry’s last periods of career.