Warriors beat reporter Ohm Youngmisuk reported that Kerr thought Game 3 was "the best officiated game of late." Notably, it was Foster's second game back in charge after a long injury absence, and his first time officiating Golden State in the 2025 playoffs.

With Curry out for a second straight game, Butler did everything he could to keep his team afloat. However, the former Miami Heat star's efforts fell short as the Timberwolves gained the lead with just under seven minutes to play, never looking back.