In 2009, the Minnesota Timberwolves had two chances to change their franchise with back-to-back first round picks in the NBA Draft. With the No. 5 and 6 picks available to them and in need of a point guard and more shooting on the roster,

The Minnesota Timberwolves won Game 3 of the Western Conference semifinals against the Golden State Warriors on Saturday to take a 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven series.

Stephen Curry has missed most of this series after being sidelined with a left hamstring strain in Game 1 vs. the Timberwolves. Going into Game 5 down 3-1 in the series, Curry's absence has been a back-breaker for the Warriors' morale.