Young Dubs Show Future Bright Despite Game 5 Elimination

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💔 **Warriors Show Heart in Game 5 Loss to Timberwolves | 2025 NBA Playoffs Recap** 💔   The **Golden State Warriors’ 2025 playoff run** ends in Game 5 as they fall 121–110 to the Minnesota Timberwolves — but not without a fight. Despite missing **Stephen Curry**, the Warriors displayed resilience and grit, led by **rookie sensation Brandin Podziemski**, who exploded for a playoff career-high **28 points**.  **Jonathan Kuminga** and **Trayce Jackson-Davis** stepped up big as the Warriors' young core gave fans a glimpse of a promising future. The Timberwolves leaned on their veteran power, but the Warriors’ youth made them earn every bucket.  🏀 In this recap, we cover: ✔️ Quarter-by-quarter fight from the Warriors   ✔️ Podziemski’s breakout and Kuminga’s hustle   ✔️ What the future holds for Golden State’s next generation   ✔️ How the team battled despite Curry’s absence  📌 SUBSCRIBE for more GSW recaps & content: [Insert Channel Link]  💬 COMMENT BELOW: – Who impressed you most in Game 5?   – Should Podziemski be a starter next season?  #WarriorsPlayoffs #GSWRecap #BrandinPodziemski #WarriorsEliminated #NBAPlayoffs2025 #GoldenStateWarriors #JonathanKuminga #NBAYoungCore #TimberwolvesVsWarriors #WarriorsVsWolves #WarriorsFuture #GSWNation #DubNationPride  All footage and media used in this video fall under fair use for news reporting and commentary purposes.

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00:00With the stakes at their highest and the lights shining brightest in Minneapolis,

00:05the Minnesota Timberwolves rose to the moment and closed out the Western Conference Semifinals in dominant fashion.

00:11Defeating the Golden State Warriors 121-110 in Game 5,

00:16Minnesota advanced to the Western Conference Finals for the second straight year,

00:21while Golden State exited the postseason in what may mark the twilight of an era.

00:26With Stephen Curry sidelined by a hamstring injury,

00:30the Warriors faced an uphill battle from the start, and the Timberwolves took full advantage.

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00:54From the opening possession, Minnesota dictated the pace of the game.

00:59Julius Randle came out firing, showcasing his mid-range touch and physicality in the paint,

01:05forcing Golden State's defense into early mismatches.

01:09Anthony Edwards played with a surgical calm, orchestrating offensive sets and slashing to the rim with ease.

01:16The Warriors who entered the game down 3-1 in the series and missing Curry.

01:21Rhythm was erratic.

01:24By the end of the quarter, Minnesota's defensive pressure and transition offense had them firmly in control,

01:30putting Golden State in an early hole they would spend the night trying to climb out of.

01:35As the Timberwolves continued applying pressure, their lead ballooned before halftime.

01:40Anthony Edwards, determined to redeem his quiet Game 4, took over the second quarter with a combination of deep threes and rim attacks,

01:50forcing Golden State into foul trouble.

01:53Rudy Gobert was instrumental on the defensive end, contesting shots and deterring drives inside,

01:59while Mike Conley Jr. calmly managed the tempo.

02:02The Warriors' second unit, led by Jonathan Kaminga and rookie sensation Brandon Podziemski,

02:09tried to weather the storm with hustle plays and tough finishes.

02:13But with Minnesota's seamless ball movement and shot selection,

02:17the Timberwolves entered halftime with a 62-47 advantage,

02:23looking every bit like a team ready to close the series.

02:27Coming out of halftime,

02:28Golden State displayed the heart of a champion,

02:32even if the championship window may be nearing its close.

02:36Brandon Podziemski caught fire,

02:38knocking down threes,

02:40hitting tough floaters,

02:41and getting to the line with confidence beyond his years.

02:45The rookie would finish the night with a career-best 28 points in a playoff game,

02:50igniting hope for Golden State's future.

02:53Jonathan Kaminga also rose to the occasion,

02:56slashing aggressively,

02:58drawing fouls,

02:59and showing improved control as a score.

03:02The Warriors trimmed the lead to single digits midway through the third,

03:06and for a brief stretch, momentum shifted toward the visiting team.

03:11But Minnesota responded with veteran poise.

03:14Julius Randle scored six straight points to halt the Warriors' momentum,

03:19and Go Bears' rim protection forced the Warriors to settle for low-percentage looks.

03:24The quarter ended with Minnesota still ahead,

03:27but the energy in the building had shifted from confident to cautiously optimistic.

03:33The final frame began with Golden State clinging to hope,

03:37trailing by just seven at one point.

03:39However,

03:40that hope was extinguished with a moment that may be replayed for years to come.

03:44Anthony Edwards stepped back beyond the arc and buried a dagger three-pointer that sent the target center into a frenzy.

03:52That shot put the Timberwolves back up double digits and symbolized the shift in generational power in the Western Conference.

03:59From there, Minnesota never looked back.

04:03Edwards, who finished with 27 points,

04:05continued to punish mismatches while Randle added 22 of his own.

04:10Conley and Go Bears sealed possessions with high IQ plays on both ends.

04:15Meanwhile,

04:16the Warriors' offense stalled under late-game pressure,

04:20and the absence of Curry was glaring in crunch time.

04:23The final minutes became a celebration for Timberwolves fans,

04:27as the game ended 121-110 in Minnesota's favor.

04:33With the win,

04:34the Timberwolves proved their growth from last season was no fluke.

04:38Behind mature and confident Anthony Edwards,

04:41the interior force of Rudy Gobert,

04:43and the veteran presence of Julius Randle and Mike Conley Jr.,

04:48Minnesota looks poised to challenge for the Western crown.

04:51They now await their next opponent in the Western Conference Finals,

04:56and they await it as one of the league's most complete teams.

05:00For the Warriors,

05:02this game five loss signals more than just the end of a series.

05:06Golden State faces a crucial offseason.

05:09Still, the bright spots,

05:11particularly the emergence of Podziemski and Kaminga,

05:14suggest that all is not lost,

05:16even as the franchise prepares for a potential rebuild or retool.

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