The Golden State Warriors endured a major blow when star point guard Steph Curry exited Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals with a hamstring injury. Though the Warriors managed to get the win in Game 1 over the Minnesota Timberwolves after the two-time MVP left the game,

But they got plenty of offensive contributions from others afterward, and it was enough for a 99-88 win. Buddy Hield led them in scoring with 24 points, and Draymond Green praised his teammates as only he could. He said that Jimmy Butler became the leading man and Hield became a second banana by making an analogy to the Batman franchise.

The Rockets had a golden opportunity to make an improbable comeback, but the Warriors' experience and veteran leadership of Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and Draymond Green were mo