The Minnesota Timberwolves made the most of Steph Curry’s absence to level their Western Conference semifinals series against the Golden State Warriors with a wire-to-wire 117-93 win in Game 2.

The Minnesota Timberwolves made sure they didn't find that answer. The Timberwolves' stifling defense paved the way for a blowout and a bounce-back as they posted a 117-93 victory in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series Thursday night at Target Center in Minneapolis. The series now shifts to San Francisco tied at one game apiece.

After the loss, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr was asked by reporters to comment on the incident involving Curry and Green. Kerr described Curry as a "coaching presence" on the bench before the game amid the former MVP's injury, and this was exactly the type of role Curry played in Game 2.