After the Boston Celtics stayed alive in their respective series, it's win or go home for the Golden State Warriors in the 2025 NBA playoffs.

The Minnesota Timberwolves, up 3 games to 1, can clinch their NBA Western Conference series at home on Wednesday niight.

The Timberwolves have won three in a row over the Warriors to go up 3-1 and reach the brink of their second gentleman's sweep of this postseason.

Golden State remained gracious in defeat, though. Shortly after the final buzzer, the Warriors sent a two-word message to Minnesota via social media. The Warriors shared a video of the post-game interaction between the players, which included Curry embracing Anthony Edwards and giving the young Wolves superstar a brief message.

The Minnesota Timberwolves are up 3-1 entering a Game 5 Western Conference semifinals matchup with the Golden State Warriors.

Time: 10 p.m. ET | Date: Monday, May 12 Location: Chase Center -- San Francisco TV channel: ESPN | Live stream: fubo (Try for free) Odds (via Caesars ): Timberwolves -5, O/U 200

No one associated with Golden State asserted that the team would have made the Western Conference Finals with a healthy Curry after losing to Minnesota in five games. But the Warriors' belief in their ceiling didn't waver after dropping Game 5 to the Timberwolves in Minneapolis on Wednesday, May 14.

The Golden State Warriors are on the brink of elimination as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinals today. Find out how to watch for free.

Minnesota uses a 3rd quarter barrage led by Anthony Edwards to stake a 3-1 series lead and move within a win of the West Finals.