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.

Jimmy Butler and Jonathan Kuminga’s valiant efforts weren’t enough for a Warriors’ Game 3 victory Saturday night against the Minnesota Timberwolves, losing 102-97 at Chase Center. The Warriors now have lost two consecutive games without an injured Steph Curry,

Jonathan Kuminga was arguably the Golden State Warriors' best player against the Minnesota Timberwolves on May 10