There was a line of thinking that Jimmy Butler didn't put his foot on the gas in Golden State's Game 2 loss to the Timberwolves because he was saving up his energy for Game 3 at home, when the Warriors were likely to have their best shot to steal the one win they need in this series to stay afloat until Stephen Curry can potentially get back.

Warriors coach Steve Kerr and star Jimmy Butler expressed confidence that Golden State could have competed for another title had Steph Curry avoided injury during the NBA playoffs.

On Wednesday night, the Golden State Warriors had their season come to an end when they lost to the Minnesota Timberwolves by a score of 121-110. Jimmy Butler f