Jimmy Butler is confident the Warriors can “hold down the fort” as Steph Curry recovers from a hamstring strain. Steph Curry to miss at least one week due to strained left hamstring suffered in Game 1 against the Timberwolves.

Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield delivered in their own ways the both-ends-of-the-floor production necessary for Golden State to fend off Minnesota for a Game 1 victory after star Stephen Curry went down with a strained left hamstring early in the second quarter.

The Warriors attacked the Wolves’ drop defense with Rudy Gobert by peppering Minnesota with 3-pointers, and shooting floaters. Draymond Green set the tone on the first possession when he went right at the Frenchman and floated in a teardrop.