The Golden State Warriors recorded a 125-111 win against the Milwaukee Bucks in a crunch interconference matchup at Fiserv Forum on Monday. Jimmy Butler made his second appearance for the Warriors, joining Steph Curry, Draymond Green, Buddy Hield and Moses Moody in the starting lineup.
Although Butler struggled with his shooting, his overall impact on the game was undeniable. He asserted his dominance on both ends of the floor, with his ability to draw fouls and get to the free throw line standing out as a key aspect of his performance against the Bucks.
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Jimmy Butler finished the game with 20 points on 4 of 12 shooting, including 0 of 2 from beyond the arc, while converting 12 of his 15 free throw attempts. He also contributed nine rebounds, six assists and four steals while committing just one turnover in 31:23 minutes. He ended the game with a plus/minus of 0.
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Jimmy Butler through 4 quarters
The former Miami Heat star wasted no time making an impact on both ends of the floor. In the opening quarter, the veteran forward showcased his versatility, contributing four points, two assists, one rebound and one steal in just 7:40 minutes.
Butler contributed four more points in the second quarter, though it wasn’t his most efficient stretch, shooting just 1 of 5 from the field. However, his presence on the glass and playmaking ability were instrumental in creating opportunities for his teammates.
By halftime, the former Chicago Bulls star had recorded eight points, six rebounds, four assists and two steals in 15:16 minutes. He shot 2 of 7 from the field, including 0 of 1 from beyond the arc, showcasing his all-around impact despite a challenging shooting half.
Butler came out with purpose after halftime, delivering a dominant third-quarter performance. He dropped nine points while making a significant impact on the boards and defensively. His offensive aggression was evident as he repeatedly attacked the rim and earned multiple trips to the free throw line.
While he didn’t have a high-scoring fourth quarter, Butler had already made his mark in the first three periods. The veteran forward still managed to add three more points to his tally in the final quarter.
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