The Golden State Warriors are down 1-3 in the second round against the Minnesota Timberwolves, and with a "superman" Stephen Curry return having been taken off the table for Game 5, the Warriors will need Jimmy Butler to shoulder the team on both ends of the floor.

Every postseason, NBA fans witness Jimmy Butler turn into "Playoff Jimmy," illustrating his rise in play as he enters the most crucial games of the year. But he was nowhere to be found in Golden State's Game 4 loss to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Jimmy Butler's return provides a boost for the Golden State Warriors as they face the Minnesota Timberwolves in Game 4, despite Stephen Curry's continued absence due to a hamstring injury. Butler's availability is crucial for the Warriors' chances.

Golden State opened as a 10.5-point underdog in Minneapolis for Game 5, per ESPN BET. The betting outlook has since gotten worse for the Warriors, who are now 11.5-point underdogs less than 24 hours from tipoff at the Target Center.

The Golden State Warriors will go to battle on Wednesday night in Game 5 without the services of Stephen Curry, who hasn’t quite recovered from the hamstring injury that he sustained in Game 1 of their second-round matchup against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Our NBA betting picks believe Jonathan Kuminga will rise to the occasion in a do-or-die Game 5 for the Golden State Warriors. Plus, prop picks for Jimmy Butler and Julius Randle on Wednesday, May 14,

"Jimmy butler Quit," another said . "He quit," reacted a viewer. In the end, the Timberwolves were able to take a commanding 3-1 series lead after defeating the Warriors at Chase Center in Game 4, 117-110.

During the tense matchup between the Golden State Warriors and the Minnesota Timberwolves, the broadcast camera followed Jimmy Butler as he walked calmly back to the bench. Everyt