After getting smacked by the Warriors by 26 points (111-85) on Sunday, the Timberwolves returned the favor by walloping the Warriors by 21 points in a 108-83 win on Monday.

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.

Steph Curry and Draymond Green watch the loss from the Warriors bench, and Anthony Edwards sits for the Wolves

Golden State's lack of Gobert-like presence also featured in Monday's takeaways

An NBA insider named the Miami Heat, Golden State Warriors, New York Knicks, and Minnesota Timberwolves as the top suitors for Milwaukee Bucks superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo.

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green won't play for Golden State while Anthony Edwards is out for Minnesota in Monday's matchup.