In nearly 1,000 possessions prior to the playoffs, Golden State had a plus-12.8 net rating when Butler was on the floor without Curry. In those same non-Curry minutes, Butler averaged 24.9 points and 7.6 assists per 75 possessions, with a 63.7 true shooting percentage.

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.

Jimmy Butler III attempted just nine shots and finished with 14 points in the Warriors’ 117-110 loss to the Timberwolves.

San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) dribbles upcourt against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter during g

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr urged his team to play with desperation in Game 5 against the Minnesota Timberwolves. They are one loss away from a second-round exit because they’ve been struggling without star guard Stephen Curry.

The Golden State Warriors trail the Minnesota Timberwolves in their second-round matchup, and with Stephen Curry out for at least the next game, the Dubs could very easily fall into a 3-1 hole.

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.