The Minnesota Timberwolves have Anthony Edwards. The Golden State Warriors do not. Sometimes, it's just that simple. The Wolves, led by Edwards' 30 points and five assists, beat the Dubs 117-110 on Monday night to take a commanding 3-1 lead in the semifinals of the Western Conference playoffs.

The Timberwolves overpowered the Stephen Curry-deprived Warriors 117-110 and can now close out the Western Conference semifinals come Game 5 in Minneapolis

Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle combined for 61 points in Game 4 to lead the Timberwolves to a commanding 3-1 series lead over the Warriors.

Coach Steve Kerr, Warriors will try to find space and pace if injured Curry can’t play against Minnesota in Game 5.

The Golden State Warriors will be without Steph Curry for Monday's Game 4 matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves. The former back-to-back MVP is still dealing with a hamstring strain that will force him to miss his third straight game of this series on Tuesday.

Steph Curry has missed the Warriors’ last three Western Conference semifinals games against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and if he misses another, Golden State’s season might end Wednesday. Which is why everyone is wondering if Curry might push to play at Target Center.