Jimmy Butler stats: How did Warriors star fare in Game 2 vs Timberwolves (May 8) | 2025 NBA playoffs semifinals

The Minnesota Timberwolves defeated Jimmy Butler's Golden State Warriors 117-93 in Game 2 of their Western Conference semifinal series on Thursday at Target Center in Minneapolis. The series is now tied at one game apiece.

Butler scored 17 points on 6-for-13 shooting (2-for-4 from the 3-point line). He also contributed seven rebounds, four assists and a steal in 34 minutes. Jonathan Kuminga led Golden State with 18 points off the bench.

The Warriors stole Game 1 with a 99-88 win. Steph Curry left the game in the second quarter with a hamstring injury, but Golden State held on for the win. They allowed Minnesota to score just 31 points in the first half.

On Thursday, Butler scored just six points on 2-for-5 shooting in the first half. He made a 3-pointer and went 1-for-2 from the free-throw line. He also had five rebounds, three assists, a steal and a turnover in 17 minutes. The Warriors trail 56-39 at the halftime break.

Butler scored eight on 3-for-4 shooting (1-for-1 from 3-point range) in nine third-quarter minutes. Golden State started strong, but Minnesota ended the period on a 20-7 run to take an 85-65 lead heading into the final quarter.

With around four minutes remaining, Warriors coach Steve Kerr pulled out his starters. Butler scored just three points (1-for-4) in the fourth quarter. He logged 33:51 in Game 12.

Jimmy Butler's stats

Player	PTS	REB	AST	STL	BLK	TO	FG	3-PT FG	FT	+/-
Jimmy Butler	17	7	4	1	0	2	6-13	2-4	3-5	-4

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"Big time" - Jimmy Butler on big Game 1 win following Curry's injury

In Tuesday's postgame interview with TNT's Lauren Jbara, Jimmy Butler credited his Golden State Warriors teammates for the win. Butler finished Game 1 with a near triple-double performance, finishing with 20 points, 11 rebounds and eight assists.

"Big time for the guys," Butler said. "We want Steph back, I'll tell you that. It's hard playing without him but we got one on the road, came here and do what we had to do."

Tuesday's game was also the first time the 35-year-old played in Minnesota since 2021. When asked about the reception he received from Wolves fans, he said:

"Great, with a new group, in the playoffs," Butler said. "I don't think you can ask for anything better than to be here and get it done in Minnesota."

Games 3 and 4 of the best-of-seven series will be on Saturday and Monday at Chase Center in San Francisco. Game 5 is scheduled on Wednesday back in Minnesota.