Jimmy Butler stats tonight: 6x All-Star delivers as Warriors topple Pistons (March 8)

Jimmy Butler looked to guide the Golden State Warriors to their fourth straight win, this time at home, after securing three consecutive victories on the road. Before Butler’s arrival, the Warriors edged out a 107-104 thriller against the Pistons back in January.

This game delivered another dramatic finish. Detroit went up 103-100 following a Malik Beasley 3-pointer and two free throws from Ausar Thompson with under three minutes left. But the Warriors responded with a 15-7 run, with Steph Curry icing the game at the free-throw line.

Butler made an early statement, knocking down a turnaround fadeaway jumper as part of another 9-0 Warriors start. But Detroit refused to back down, battling their way back and cutting the deficit to two at the end of the opening quarter, 22-20.

In the second quarter, Butler took charge offensively, scoring seven points, including two free throws that helped trim the Pistons' lead to 54-51 at halftime.

Butler stayed aggressive in the third, knocking down a 3-pointer to open the period and fueling a personal 15-point quarter, keeping the game neck and neck.

Although Butler quieted down in the fourth, teammates Steph Curry and Draymond Green stepped up in the clutch to seal the victory.

The former Heat star finished with 26 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Below are Jimmy Butler’s full stats.

PLAYER	MIN	PTS	REB	AST	FGM	FGA	FG%	3PM	3PA	3P%	FTM	FTA	FT%	OREB	DREB	STL	BLK	TO	PF	=+/-
Jimmy Butler III	17:27	9	6	2	3	6	50.0	0	0	0.0	3	4	75.0	1	5	0	1	2	0	-7

Steph Curry led the Warriors with 32 points, while Draymond Green contributed 12 points, nine rebounds and seven assists.

Steve Kerr compares Jimmy Butler to former Warriors Finals MVP

The Golden State Warriors have reignited their championship aspirations following the acquisition of Jimmy Butler. Since adding Butler, they’ve gone 11-1, steadily climbing up the playoff standings after previously sitting in the play-in mix.

On Tuesday, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr likened Butler’s impact to that of former Finals MVP Andre Iguodala.

“The last 10 games, we’re second in both offense and defense. Obviously a small sample size, but that’s when we got Jimmy. So, things have clearly turned with him,” Kerr said.

“He’s a great complement to what already do…What he’s adding is that maturity and poise. We’ve made that Andre comparison. He’s not the exact same player as Andre Igoudala, but he has the same influence. He’s constantly reading what’s happening and calming us down and creating good possessions at both ends.”

In his 12 games with Golden State, Butler has averaged 17.8 points, 5.3 rebounds and 5.3 assists.