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Jimmy Butler looked off in Game 4—now Steve Kerr has explained why. Here’s what it means for the Warriors heading into Game 5.
The Golden State Warriors had one pathway, and one pathway alone, to staying in their second-round series vs. Minnesota long enough for Stephen Curry to get back with a realistic chance to make a difference: Jimmy Butler had to step out of this so-called Robin role that he has so enthusiastically embraced and actually put his Batman suit back on.
Golden State opened as a 10.5-point underdog in Minneapolis for Game 5, per ESPN BET. The betting outlook has since gotten worse for the Warriors, who are now 11.5-point underdogs less than 24 hours from tipoff at the Target Center.
The Golden State Warriors are on the verge of elimination as they trail in the best-of-seven series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, 3-1. On Wednesday, the Warriors will play in Game 5 without their All-Star guard Stephen Curry.
While with the Miami Heat, Jimmy Butler helped lead the team to two Finals appearances. Now with the Golden State Warriors, Butler needs to elevate his game to avoid elimination this postseason.
Pat Riley candidly addresses the "ugly" rift with Jimmy Butler amid speculation about the Warriors' trade success.
WNBA star Cameron Brink recently sent a loud message regarding Golden State Warriors players Buddy Hield and Jimmy Butler amid their playoff run.
SportsLine's computer model has revealed three free NBA prop picks for the Golden State Warriors vs. Minnesota Timberwolves in their Thursday Game 2 matchup of the 2025 NBA playoffs after evaluating t