The Golden State Warriors faced criticism ahead of Game 4 against the Minnesota Timberwolves after a glaring mistake involving superstar Steph Curry sparked confusion and fan backlash.
Curry, who is nursing a hamstring strain, missed his third consecutive game on Monday as the Warriors trailed 2-1 in the Western Conference playoff series. Initially, there was hope the two-time MVP could return by Game 5. However, recent updates suggest the earliest possible return would be Game 6—if the Warriors manage to extend the series that far.
The drama intensified just before Game 4 tip-off, when the Warriors’ official social media account posted the starting lineup featuring rookie guard Brandin Podziemski mistakenly listed as wearing No. 30—Curry’s iconic jersey number. The error was quickly removed, but not before fans noticed and reacted strongly online.
The PR blunder left many questioning the team’s attention to detail at such a critical juncture in the postseason. While the mix-up was likely a clerical error, it came at a time when emotions and stakes are high, especially with Curry’s uncertain status looming over the team’s playoff hopes.
Golden State’s offense has noticeably struggled without Curry’s leadership and scoring. If the Warriors lose Game 4, they face a daunting 3-1 deficit, making a potential Game 6 appearance by Curry less likely.
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