Butler scored 33 points on 26 shots in Game 3 but combined for only 34 on 9-of-20 shooting between Games 4 and 5.

Donte DiVincenzo has continued to interact with his former Knicks and Villanova teammates, which makes him happy because they are both benefiting.

Steve Kerr was not expecting Julius Randle to author his Warriors downfall. Randle had two disappointing postseasons with the Knicks as he battled injuries. When he was traded to the Timberwolves this offseason, many felt the Knicks had won the deal while landing Karl Anthony-Towns.

At halftime in Game 1, tears streamed from Stephen Curry’s face. Steve Kerr hugged him. The Golden State Warriors were leading the Minnesota Timberwolves

The Minnesota Timberwolves are in the Western Conference finals for the second straight year. They had plenty of challenges to overcome to return, starting with the trade just before training camp that sent Karl-Anthony Towns to the New York Knicks for Julius Randle and Donte DiVincenzo.

The golden age of the Minnesota Timberwolves is officially here.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have been successful in the second half of the year, which is the answer to coach Chris Finch's challenge before the season started.

Minnesota Vikings quarterback J.J. McCarthy and wide receiver Justin Jefferson were among the Target Center crowd taking in Game 5 of the Western Conference semifinal between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Golden State Warriors Wednesday night in Minneapolis.