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.

The Golden State Warriors made a blockbuster trade in February by acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. It was a five-team trade, and the Warriors had to part ways with Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, and Lindy Waters III.