LOOK: Jimmy Butler's Camera Pan Catches Couple Making Out & Goes Viral 4 May 10, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) dribbles upcourt against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter during game three of the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Jimmy Butler’s Camera Pan Catches Couple Making Out & Goes Viral

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated May 12, 2025 12:53 PM ET

Game 3 of the Western Conference Semifinals at Chase Center had it all—big plays, tight calls, and… a passionate courtside makeout?

While Jimmy Butler was deep in conversation with a referee, the real action, at least according to the internet, was happening just behind him. A couple of Golden State Warriors fans were caught on the live broadcast sharing an intimate smooch during a critical moment in the game.

The clip, posted by Zero Gravity on X (formerly Twitter), quickly went viral. “A couple in the back making out during Wolves-Warriors

,” read the caption. The video, which initially focused on Butler arguing a call, panned just enough to capture the couple locking lips right in the middle of the broadcast frame.

Romance aside, it wasn’t a happy ending for the Warriors. Despite holding a narrow lead at the end of the third quarter, Golden State fell short, losing 102-97 to the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Anthony Edwards and Julius Randle stepped up big for Minnesota, giving the Wolves a 2-1 series lead and a chance to go up 3-1 before heading back home.

“If it’s not towards winning, none of that ever matters”: Jimmy Butler Unimpressed with Big Game

Despite pouring in 33 points, Jimmy Butler wasn’t in the mood to celebrate his performance after the loss.

LOOK: Jimmy Butler's Camera Pan Catches Couple Making Out & Goes Viral 5 May 10, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) drives to the basket against Minnesota Timberwolves center Rudy Gobert (27) and guard Mike Conley (10) in the second quarter during game three in the second round for the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

Speaking to reporters postgame, Butler emphasized that individual stats mean nothing if they don’t translate to wins.

“I don’t care how many shots I shoot. I don’t care how many points I score—if it’s not towards winning, none of that ever matters,” he said. “Next time, it has to be in a win.”

LOOK: Jimmy Butler's Camera Pan Catches Couple Making Out & Goes Viral 6 May 10, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) points to Golden State Warriors guard Buddy Hield (7) after a basket against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the third quarter during game three in the second round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images

With Steph Curry sidelined, the pressure is on Butler to keep the Warriors alive in Game 4. Whether fans are focused on the court or the courtside romance, one thing’s clear—Golden State can’t afford another slip.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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