Despite Jimmy Butler’s heroic performance, the Golden State Warriors lost against the Minnesota Timberwolves. While playoff Jimmy was putting out all he had, some fans in the Chase Center stole the show with their crazy act.
The Timberwolves secured a dramatic 102-97 victory against the Warriors in Game 3 of their playoff series. They overcame a four-point deficit entering the fourth quarter and outscored Golden State 33-24 in the final quarter.
Butler stepped up for the Warriors in Steph Curry’s absence, scoring 33 points on 12-of-26 shooting, and Jonathan Kuminga added 27 points. Nonetheless, their efforts fell short as the team failed to secure a win without their star player, Curry, who remains sidelined due to a hamstring strain.
The two fans in the background. 🤣🤣
— Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) May 11, 2025
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However, during a particular moment in the game, as cameras rolled to Butler, two enthusiastic fans were caught passionately kissing in the background.
Soon after the crazy video went viral, NBA fans on the internet were all in disbelief and suggested they could have waited for the PDA.
Fans React To Fans Kissing Behind Jimmy Butler During Game 3
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The win gives Minnesota a 2-1 series lead, with Game 4 scheduled for Monday night. The Warriors are under pressure to win the upcoming game to keep their season alive, as they have not won a game without Curry.
Fans in the arena did not seem too worried about the Warriors’ struggle. As the kissing incident went viral, social media fans cracked all sorts of jokes.
“They couldn’t wait ???” a fan commented.
They couldn’t wait ??? 💀
— 𝟐𝟑 👑 (@BronWorld) May 11, 2025
“Watching Rudy Gobert live does that for you,” another one wrote.
Watching Rudy Gobert live does that for you
— Stifle-Tower27 (@Stifle_Tower27) May 11, 2025
“That’s the Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr,” a third one added.
That’s the Warriors GM Mike Dunleavy Jr.
— BallsOnChinBoy (@Balls0nChinBoy) May 11, 2025
“They said the warriors suck this is over,” another comment read.
They said the warriors suck this is over 😂😂
— 👑 (@Lebronin1) May 11, 2025
“Dude was like “let me watch the game!”” a user added.
Dude was like "let me watch the game!"
— Kurt Nimphius' Hair (@Hcp1Hcp) May 11, 2025
However, Anthony Edwards led the Timberwolves with a game-high 36 points despite struggling in the first half. Julius Randle contributed a triple-double with 24 points, 10 rebounds, and 12 assists. All of that overshadows Butler’s efforts.
