Stephen Curry will miss Game 5 of the second round series between the Golden State Warriors and Minnesota Timberwolves with the hamstring strain that has kept him out since Game 1, the team announced Tuesday.

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr urged his team to play with desperation in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They are one loss away from a second-round exit because they’ve been struggling without star guard Stephen Curry.

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.

Game 5 is set to be played on Wednesday, but Stephen Curry has officially been ruled out due to a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring.

The Golden State Warriors are on the verge of elimination as they trail in the best-of-seven series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 3-1. On Wednesday, the Warriors will play in Game 5 without their All-Star guard Stephen Curry.

Chris Finch has become the most successful coach in Timberwolves history, but he does not want to let up, as he wants to beat this mighty Warriors defense.

Jonathan Kuminga was arguably the Golden State Warriors' best player against the Minnesota Timberwolves on May 10

Julius Randle poured in 31 points, while Anthony Edwards chipped in 30 to power a Game 4 win over the Golden State Warriors, giving the Minnesota Timberwolves a 3-1 lead in the Western Conference semifinals series.