Golden State is also conducting self-reflection after losing consecutive games against the Toronto Raptors and Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors need to find a way to compensate for the absence of Butler, who averaged 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists over 38 games.

"We have no defensive personality right now," coach Chris Finch said after Minnesota lost its fourth straight game Thursday.

Recent losses have exposed a few key cracks in the Timberwolves' foundation, which calls into question their ability to go on another deep playoff run.

The fifth-year forward left Thursday's game with knee and ankle injuries

Golden State Warriors forward Jonathan Kuminga won't play Saturday against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center because of left knee soreness, per the NBA's injury report.

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The Chicago Bulls head to Minnesota to face off against a Timberwolves team that has lost three straight.

The Minnesota Timberwolves held a moment of silence after an ICE agent fatally shot Renee Good during an immigration operation in Minneapolis earlier this week.