Context:

The Golden State Warriors, missing injured superstar Steph Curry, will face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals. Despite Curry's absence due to a hamstring injury, the Warriors lead the series 1-0 after a victory led by Jimmy Butler, Buddy Hield, and Draymond Green. The game will be broadcast on TNT and streamed live on Sling TV, which offers flexible viewing options without a traditional cable subscription. Scheduled for May 8 at 8:30 p.m. ET, the matchup takes place at the Target Center in Minneapolis. Fans can also listen to the game on SiriusXM, with coverage available on specific channels for both teams.

Dive Deeper:

• The Golden State Warriors are without their star player Steph Curry for Game 2 against the Minnesota Timberwolves due to a hamstring injury sustained earlier, limiting him to just 13 minutes of play in the previous game.

• Golden State managed to secure a 1-0 lead in the series, largely thanks to strong performances from Jimmy Butler, Buddy Hield, and Draymond Green, which allowed them to steal home court advantage.

• Game 2 is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET on May 8 at the Target Center in Minneapolis, and will be nationally televised on TNT, with live streaming available through Sling TV.

• Sling TV provides a flexible, no-contract service that allows users to watch a wide array of channels including sports, on various devices, making it a popular choice for cord-cutters.

• For those preferring audio broadcasts, the game can be followed live on SiriusXM, with specific channels dedicated to each team's coverage, offering a free trial for new subscribers.

• The outcome of this game is critical as it could either give the Warriors a 2-0 lead or allow the Timberwolves to even the series before it shifts back to California.

• The series schedule is outlined with potential games extending up to Game 7, if necessary, with key playoff dates highlighted, including the start of the Western Conference finals on May 20.

• Without injured superstar Steph Curry, the Warriors will take on Anthony Edwards and the Timberwolves in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinals series.

• Golden State took a 1-0 lead Tuesday, stealing home-court advantage thanks to Jimmy Butler, Buddy Hield and Draymond Green. Curry, who suffered a hamstring injury, played just 13 minutes. The shooting GOAT is out for Thursday's Game 2.

• WATCH:Warriors vs. Timberwolves Game 2 LIVE on Sling