In a shocking turn of events, Stephen Curry will miss at least a week, including the crucial Game 2 against the Timberwolves, after an MRI revealed a Grade 1 strain in his left hamstring.

While initial reports attempted to remain optimistic about his recovery, the reality is that Curry has never faced this particular injury before. NBA history tells us that players suffering from similar strains typically require around a week to 10 days for recovery, as injury expert Jeff Stotts notes.

Curry sustained the injury during a pivotal moment in Game 1, making an aggressive cut to defend Mike Conley. Moments later, he exited the game, heading straight to the locker room and leaving fans concerned.

Despite Curry's absence, the Warriors clinched a 99-88 victory in Game 1, propelled by a stellar defensive effort and subpar shooting by Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves. Buddy Hield shone brightly, contributing 24 points, while Draymond Green demonstrated his sharpshooting prowess with four three-pointers.

However, the Warriors' success without Curry raises eyebrows. This season, they posted a dismal -1.4 net rating when he was off the court, struggling to find scoring opportunities and maintain momentum. Conversely, they did enjoy a +12.8 net rating during the limited minutes when Jimmy Butler III played while Curry sat, indicating that Butler will need to step up his game immensely for the Warriors to have any hope in this series.