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.

"Jimmy butler Quit," another said . "He quit," reacted a viewer. In the end, the Timberwolves were able to take a commanding 3-1 series lead after defeating the Warriors at Chase Center in Game 4, 117-110.

The Golden State Warriors faced the Minnesota Timberwolves on Monday for Game 4 of their second-round series in the 2025 NBA playoffs without their best player.