It seems as if the Warriors are entering the All-Star break with much more confidence that they were doing before the Trade Deadline, now that Jimmy Butler is on their side. Since he was traded, Golden State improved their stamp to 3-1 when they defeated Houston 105-98 on Thursday in the Toyota Center.
“He is a franchise changer,” said Drayond Green about his new teammate. “He did that everywhere where he is gone, and he helps revitalize what we have here. The faith among this team, now that he has arrived, in contrast to what it was before he arrived here, is day and night. “
This is certainly a sentiment that is shared by coach Steve Kerr, who also praised the veteran after their latest victory, who labeled Jimmy as the finisher they were looking to give Stephen Curry, who contributed with 27 points and two coupling three -pointers.
On the other hand, Butler ended the match with 19 points, 8 rebounds and 4 assists. “Jimmy, he’s a real deal,” Kerr was full. “I mean, just a complete basketball player, methodical, always under control, plays at his own pace, it never revolves around, sees the game and can often get on the line.”
He added: “Much closer, not in the traditional sense where he becomes Kevin Durant and will make four straight Midrange Jumpers, but it is more a complete game. Go to the line, make the right pass, let someone else get an open look, get a defensive stop, get a rebound. He is a fantastic player. “
The 36-year-old went frustrated in the game because he was not unbeaten as a Golden State player, because he still lost 111-107 to the Mavericks on Wednesday. However, the former Superstar of Miami is convinced that the team is playing well together.
“We should be 4-0,” said Butler after beating the rockets last night. “I’m not going to lie to you. I have been sick by it since I arrived here. But we’re going to sort it out. We are going to streak. ‘
