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Butler scored 33 points on 26 shots in Game 3 but combined for only 34 on 9-of-20 shooting between Games 4 and 5.
Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr sent a major message about Jimmy Butler after Wednesday's season-ending loss.
Every postseason, NBA fans witness Jimmy Butler turn into "Playoff Jimmy," illustrating his rise in play as he enters the most crucial games of the year. But he was nowhere to be found in Golden State's Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
The Wolves are trying to get to the Western Conference finals for the second season in a row, while the Warriors have not been to the WCF since winning it all in 2022. Game 1: Warriors 99, Timberwolves 88 Game 2: Timberwolves 117,