And while Green's impact can't often be entirely, or even accurately, judged based on the traditional box score, his defense was also an issue Saturday. Forward Julius Randle put up a triple-double for Minnesota, the first Timberwolves player to do so in a playoff game since Kevin Garnett in 2004.

Minnesota blasted Golden State in Game 2, and Butler didn't seem terribly interested in, if even capable of, doing much about it

Jimmy Butler tried to carry Golden State with 33 points, but he didn't get enough help from enough teammates. Game 4 will now be a very pivotal game for the team, and he sent a simple message on Saturday.

There’s a photo that Miami Heat president Pat Riley keeps in his office. It’s of Jimmy Butler, exhausted in Game 5 of the 2020 NBA Finals, catching his breath while slumped over a barrier that surrounded the court at Walt Disney World.

Speaking for the first time since Jimmy Butler was traded to the Warriors, Pat Riley said he wishes Butler well and that he doesn't expect the Heat to "run it back" with virtually the same roster next season.

Riley spoke on how the failed negotiations with Butler affected Miami’s season, even though it’s been three months since Butler.