Butler delivered in Game 3, scoring 33 points, grabbing seven rebounds, and dishing out seven assists, but it wasn't enough, as the Timberwolves prevailed 102-97. Following the loss, Butler delivered a promise while commenting on the team's confidence.

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.