Game 3 between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves has been competitive so far.
Minnesota had a favorite start when it was early in the game. Golden State was then able to play late in the first quarter, tying the game with a score of 21 points at the end of the first game.
The Warriors then entered the half with a two-point lead, despite missing all five 3-pointers in the first half.
In the second half, the Warriors were able to extend their lead to four points at the end of the third quarter, and now they are entering the fourth quarter, hoping to regain control of the series as they try to lead with a 2-1 series.
Jimmy Butler has led him for the Warriors so far as he scored 28 points, seven rebounds and seven assists in 33 minutes, as he contributed a huge contribution due to the pressure of hamstrings.
While Butler has been the key to the Warriors’ third game so far, Jonathan Kuminga provided a huge spark to the bench with 22 points and 5 rebounds in 25 minutes.
It was a good sign for Kuminga, with Kuminga head coach Steve Kerr playing a substitute in the playoffs earlier in the playoffs, and ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins made a loud statement to the young forward n social media during the game.
"Like I said, Cushinga should never have spinning. That young man wants to be damn athletic and skilled isn't on the floor," Perkins posted on X in Game 3.
Of course, Cushinga was on the bench at the end of the regular season, and continued to make the playoffs because Kerr didn't like him being on par with Butler.
Nevertheless, Cushing Province has rejoined the Warriors’ rotation due to Curry’s injury as Kerr continues to find their star and Cushinga makes the most of the opportunity.
Kuminga Circus and 1😲
-NBA (@NBA) May 11, 2025
He scored 17 points in his third game in ABC! pic.twitter.com/vat8aqrgkv
Due to his performance, Cushing Province may be back in the rotation even if Curry can return at some point in the series.