Jimmy Butler of the Golden State Warriors greets fans after defeating the Houston Rockets, 103-89, at Toyota Center on May 4, 2025, in Houston.
Tim Warner/Getty ImagesThe Golden State Warriors’ Game 7 victory Sunday not only secured the team a spot in the second round of the postseason; it also reignited one of the league’s most prolific feuds: Jimmy Butler vs. the entire Timberwolves fan base.
It’s hard to imagine fans being more actively excited to face a playoff opponent than Minnesota sports fans are to see Butler and the Dubs in the second round.