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 Timberwolves took advantage of Steph Curry's absence, cruising past the Warriors in Game 2 of their second round series.

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.