Top -Playoff picks for Thursday 5/8/25

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Only an NBA playoff game is on Thursday, Warriors vs. Timberwolves. Golden State dominated in game 1 on the way to a 99-88 victory. However, the Star Point Guard Stephen Curry is out for at least a week due to a thigh injury. Can Anthony Edwards and Minnesota use 2 advantages this evening? Will warriors appear in Curry's absence?

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Anthony Edwards made more than 2.5 three-point pointers

After a phenomenal series against the Lakers, Anthony Edwards became cold on Tuesday. In game 1, the guard 9 of 22 went out of the field and recorded 23 points and 14 rebounds. While these numbers sound properly, Ant-Man needed until the second half to get something on the offensive. The 23-year-old was inconspicuous from a long distance and combined with one of five three-point attempts.

Despite Edwards' misfires, there is no reason to assume that he will not resume his shot chucking paths in game 2. After all, the all-star only made Steph Curry in three pointers (4.1) and tried (10.3) per game. In four of his last five meetings with the Warriors, Edwards met at least four three points. In view of his massive shooting range, Minnesota's face of the franchise should have more success tonight.

Draymond Green More than 21.5 points + rebounds + assists

Even without a curry, the Warriors will have a few future Hall of Famers in Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green. The latter of the two had a productive game 1 and scored 18 points, eight rebounds and six assists. This included great 4-von-10 three-point range. It is not the type of offensive output fans that fans expected from the defensively minded veteran. Nevertheless, it is clear that green is able to provide impressive statistics.

Butler alone cannot bring the offense of the Golden State to a second win in a row. Despite its offensive restrictions, the Warriors have to live with more touches for green. Fortunately for the Dubs, the Power Forward has a great track record at this point. In seven of his earlier ten full games against Minnesota, Draymond moved in at least 22 points + rebounds + assists. Regardless of whether he prioritizes the shooting, playing, playing or a rebound, the do-it-all Green is ready for another all-round show on Thursday.

Rudy Gobert more than 10.5 rebounds

We stay low where Green Arch nemesis Rudy Gobert will try to achieve an influence. The Frenchman was decent in game 1, although not great and logged nine points and 11 rebounds over 26 minutes. At this point it is difficult to determine the center of the center on a certain night. However, the dominance of the great man on the glass is something that the timber wolves can always count on. This season, Gobert won 10.9 rebounds per game, seventieth in the NBA.

It is no secret that the warriors are a bit small in their front dish. In addition to green (6'6 ″), the remaining large men of the Golden State are rotary pieces such as Quinten Post (7'0 ″) and Kevon Looney (6'9 ″). Gobert broke eleven rebounds in five of his last seven meetings with the Warriors. In another physical game with a low score, there should also be many offensive rebounds. Search for Gobert to flirt with another double double during today's matchup.

Brandin Podziemski more than 3.5 templates

One of the biggest defects in the Warriors are the lack of secondary ball handler. She didn't hurt this most of the season with Stephen Curry Active. After the superstar is injured, Golden State will need its depth to increase on Thursday. If someone will appear as a dealer this evening, it is Brandin Podziemski. The professional in the second year was mediocre in the post -season, an average of 10.0 points, 4.6 rebounds and 3.0 assists.

Despite his lackluster playoff numbers, Podz stands for a much larger role on Thursday. This season without a curry, the 22-year-old achieved 14.2 points, 6.4 rebounds and 4.6 assists. Minnesota's circumference is nothing to sneeze, but that means that we should see a lot of ball movements from the warriors. Head coach Steve Kerr should feel comfortable if he checks Podziemski the offensive of the Golden State for most of this game. Suppose this does not happen much until the guard reaches these modest assists as a whole.

Naz Reid more than 17.5 points + rebounds

The Timberwolves have been filling their height for years. Rudy Gobert and Julius Randle may begin, but Naz Reid is just as important over the course of 48 minutes. The incumbent sixth man of the year enjoyed another fantastic campaign this season. In 80 games he published 14.2 points and 6.0 rebounds, while he shot 46.2% from the field.

The earlier choice of the second round is slightly below each other at 6'9 ''. However, the Warriors become the majority of the game even smaller when Green Center plays. Minnesota's backup has made it possible in this matchup with great success lately. Reid has at least 17 points + rebounds in seven of his previous ten outings against Golden State. This includes a 19-point performance of five-board performance from the bank in game 1. Timberwolves should adequately give their secret weapon in today's competition.

Kevon Looney less than 3.5 points

Kevon Looney is one of the most underestimated backup of the game. As a member of the Warriors since 2015, the center has been offering marginal protection and quality backstream for almost a decade. The 29-year-old's numbers are usually not spectacular, especially during the off-season. In eight playoff games, Looney generated only 1.8 points and 3.3 rebounds.

A solid day on the glass is always possible for Looney, especially in a matchup that could force the Warriors to play great. However, the gate is a challenge for the veteran in most nights. It is a challenge to do this against Gobert, probably the best marginal protection on earth. The big man only had one excursion in this off -season with more than three points. All signs show a further performance with a low score in game 2.

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