The Golden State Warriors are just trying to stay alive long enough to get Stephen Curry back. After falling short in Game 2 despite what felt like a best-shot type of effort, getting 63 points from Jimmy Butler and the suddenly revitalized Jonathan Kuminga,

Curry is working closely with Rick Celebrini, the Warriors’ trusted medical decision maker, on the rehab process. This is Curry’s first soft tissue injury since a strained adductor in 2018. Celebrini has told him that he must rest the hamstring for a week, letting it heal, before testing it. He can’t even take stationary shots at this point.

Jimmy Butler had a team-high 33 points, fully living up to the "Playoff Jimmy" moniker he has historically earned at this stage of the season. Jonathan Kuminga had 30 points and six rebounds off the bench. Golden State as a team shot 10-of-23 from beyond the arc.