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.

Jimmy Butler had a team-high 33 points, fully living up to the "Playoff Jimmy" moniker he has historically earned at this stage of the season. Jonathan Kuminga had 30 points and six rebounds off the bench. Golden State as a team shot 10-of-23 from beyond the arc.