The Golden State Warriors stole Game 1 on the road against the Minnesota Timberwolves in their second-round playoff series, even without Stephen Curry for a majority of the game. That meant someone else needed to step up,

As deflating as the development is for Golden State, veteran power forward Draymond Green is confident they have the players necessary to help them hold the fort while Curry recuperates. It also doesn't hurt that the Dubs now have six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler — a renowned playoff performer — on their squad.

Despite losing their franchise player, the Warriors pulled together and won the game by a final score of 99-88. Once again, Draymond Green stepped up defensively and also took over a key leadership role.