Butler delivered in Game 3, scoring 33 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and dishing out seven assists, but it wasn't enough, as the Timberwolves prevailed 102-97. Following the loss, Butler delivered a promise while commenting on the team's confidence.

Anthony Edwards hit a baseline 3-pointer with 1:19 remaining and scored 36 points, Julius Randle had a triple-double of 24 points, 12 assists and 10 rebounds, and the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Golden State Warriors 102-97 for a 2-1 lead in their second-round playoff series.

Ahead of Game 4 on Monday night, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr spoke to the media and said he doesn’t expect Butler and Kuminga to have a repeat performance. According to ESPN’s Ohm Youngmisuk, Kerr pointed to the likelihood of Minnesota making defensive adjustments and said he expects other players to step up in response.