Jimmy Butler III and Jonathan Kuminga’s valiant efforts fall short in Game 3 loss

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Playoff Jimmy showed up. Jonathan Kuminga showed out. But it wasn’t enough for the Warriors to win.

The Golden State Warriors lost Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals to the Minnesota Timberwolves 102-97. The Dubs are now trailing 2-1 in the series and find themselves in a seemingly must-win Game 4 situation.

The Wolves jumped out to an early 8-2 lead, featuring an Anthony Edwards step-back three that seemed like a foreboding sign for Golden State.