It's win or go home for the Boston Celtics and Golden State Warriors in the 2025 NBA playoffs. Coming into their series against the New York Knicks as a heavy favorite, the Celtics have experienced disaster after disaster.

One offshoot of the hamstring injury suffered by Warriors star Stephen Curry in Game 1 of the team's sereis vs. Minnesota has been the return to the rotation of much-maligned wing Jonathan Kuminga. After being all but cast out of the Warriors' rotation, Kuminga has had a resurgence, scoring 23 points in Game 4 after posting 30 in Game 3.

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Two of the past three champs are staring at elimination without their superstars, plus more Round 2 revelations.

The Golden State Warriors are down 1-3 in the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and with a "superman" Stephen Curry return having been taken off the table for Game 5, the Warriors will need Jimmy Butler to shoulder the team on both ends of the floor.

The Warriors spent little in acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat and in turn received a chance at NBA Finals.

Stephen Curry has been cleared for shooting drills and light on-court workouts despite a strained left hamstring.

HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto reported on Wednesday, “Gafford is a trade candidate to monitor should he not agree to an extension with Dallas. The 26-year-old center will want a pay raise, the Mavericks already have (Anthony) Davis on a max contract, and 21-year-old center Dereck Lively is a year away from being extension-eligible.”