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In the aftermath of a chippy Game 2 for Draymond Green and the Golden State Warriors against the Houston Rockets, the latter evened their first-round series 1-1 after a 109-94 win Wednesday night. In a playoff matchup on the road, Warriors’ Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvic injury, and his head coach, Steve Kerr, addressed Green’s […]

The Golden State Warriors will be going back home with the series tied, as they were defeated 109-94 in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. The Warriors were fighting from behind most of the game, but things got scary when Jimmy Butler took a hard fall after Amen Thompson came from under him as he […]

The Golden State Warriors saw their postseason lives flash before their eyes when Jimmy Butler hit the floor during the first quarter of Game 2 vs. the Houston Rockets. After being undercut by Amen Thompson on a rebound attempt, Butler landed hard on his pelvis and writhed in pain on the floor. He was ruled […]

Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series between the Houston Rockets and the Golden State Warriors went down on Wednesday night in Houston, and while the score was never very close, there was still a lot to talk about. After losing Game 1, the Rockets absolutely had to have this game at home, and they […]

There’s no denying Game 2 took a huge turn when Jimmy Butler took a scary fall onto the hardwood. And while Butler suffered a pelvic contusion after being undercut by a falling Amen Thompson, which puts his availability for Game 3 in question, it shouldn’t completely overshadow the Golden State Warriors’ major issues in their 109-94 […]

Game 2 between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors is going down in Houston on Wednesday night, and the first half was full of drama. One of the biggest moments of the game was when Jimmy Butler went down after a collision with Amen Thompson. Thompson ended up falling underneath Butler while he was […]

The Golden State Warriors are looking to take control of their first-round series against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night after stealing Game 1, but that task quickly got much tougher. With the Rockets holding a first-quarter lead, Warriors star Jimmy Butler went up for a rebound and got undercut by Amen Thompson before landing […]

The Golden State Warriors opened their 2025 NBA Playoffs campaign with a 95-85 victory over the Houston Rockets on Easter Sunday, but head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged a key adjustment he must make heading into Game 2. Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Kerr admitted he mishandled Jimmy Butler III’s minutes in the series opener, despite Butler’s […]

The Golden State Warriors’ goal heading into Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets was to pick up a win. As the seven-seed, Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry knew that setting the tone early in this series and breaking home-court advantage would allow the Warriors to create a lot of momentum […]

The Golden State Warriors opened their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets with a hard-fought 95-85 victory on Sunday night, and once again, it was the team’s new dynamic duo of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler that led the way. After the game, Butler gushed over Curry’s ability to create “chaos” and make things […]

It wasn’t the prettiest win, but the self-proclaimed Batman and Robin duo of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler stole Game 1. The Golden State Warriors edged out the Houston Rockets in a 95-85 rock fight. Curry finished with a game-high 31 points on 12-of-19 shooting. Next to him, Butler collected a historical statline with 25 […]

The Golden State Warriors’ championship hopes looked dead in the water prior to pulling off the Jimmy Butler trade. Without Butler, the Warriors relied so much on Stephen Curry to do everything, and at 37 years of age, that doesn’t seem to be a fair ask of him anymore. But with Butler embracing the “Robin” […]

Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler played tag-team in the Golden State Warriors’ 95-85 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Sunday night. Curry and Butler combined for 56 points, making up over half of the Warriors’ scoring throughout the game. They shot 22-of-38 […]

Jimmy Butler was ferociously historic in the Golden State Warriors’ 95-85 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 1 of the West First Round of the 2025 NBA Playoffs on Sunday night. In 42 minutes of action, Butler put up a stat line of 25 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and five steals. He shot […]

Ever since the Miami Heat traded Jimmy Butler to the Golden State Warriors, there’s no doubt that the attention has been on his success with the team. With the Heat facing the Hawks in the play-in tournament on Friday, head coach Erik Spoelstra spoke about the players in the return package via the trade that […]

Jimmy Butler was not destined for greatness. He had to grind his way toward a potential Hall of Fame career. The Houston, Texas native became homeless at just 13 years old after his mother kicked him out, was not highly recruited out of high school and barely got drafted in the first round of the […]

The Golden State Warriors may be entering the playoffs as the seventh-seed heading into their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets, but there is no way anyone is going to be underestimating what they’re capable of. After all, they still have Stephen Curry leading the way and he now has Jimmy Butler as his self-declared […]

Miami Heat legend Udonis Haslem had a lot of praise for Jimmy Butler following his dominant display in the Play-In Tournament. He even went as far as to put him over LeBron James and Dwyane Wade in one area. Butler had whatever he wanted in the Golden State Warriors’ 121-116 victory over the Memphis Grizzlies […]

It’s safe to say that Jonathan Kuminga isn’t in the best of terms with the Golden State Warriors coaching staff; the Warriors, in two must-win games, decided to bench the 22-year-old forward completely. This is a stunning turn of events, as Kuminga has long been touted as an important part of the team’s core and […]

The Houston Rockets may have gotten one of the unluckiest draws in recent memory by earning the No. 2 seed in a year when the Golden State Warriors are the No. 7 seed. Since the All-Star break, Golden State has gone 21-7, the second-best record in the Western Conference in that span. Houston will attempt […]

Before Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler revealed how to beat the Houston Rockets in the opening round of the playoffs, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr discussed how Butler revolutionized his offense. After he scored a game-high 38 points in a 121-116 win against the Memphis Grizzlies, propelling his team to victory, Jimmy demonstrated how […]

Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116, punching their ticket into the playoffs. They’ll face the Houston Rockets in a first-round series. After Tuesday’s win, Butler discussed the Warriors’ previous meeting with the Rockets and feels confident in Golden State’s chances to succeed. The Rockets beat the Warriors 106-96 on […]

The Golden State Warriors are back in the playoffs after defeating the Memphis Grizzlies 121-116 in the Play-In Tournament. The Warriors will now go on to face the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs, and they have what they need to make the series interesting. The Warriors increased their chances of competing […]

Draymond Green has been campaigning for the Defensive Player of the Year award for weeks. With the Golden State Warriors rising to one of the best defensive teams in the league, Green’s words have been backed by his great defensive players on the court. The arrival of Jimmy Butler to the Warriors’ lineup has also […]

It is safe to say that Jimmy Butler has worked out wonderfully for both him and the Golden State Warriors. In a must-win play-in tournament game against the Memphis Grizzlies, Playoff Jimmy shined bright, collecting a game-high 38 points to lead the Warriors to a 121-116 victory. While 38 points feel like a dime-a-dozen in […]

The Golden State Warriors didn’t have to make things so difficult on themselves on Tuesday night, but they came out on top anyway. After seeing a 20-point lead slip away in the second half, Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler came up big down the stretch to get a massive 121-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies. […]

Although the NBA playoffs have not yet officially arrived, Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler are already living up to their reputations. They led the Golden State Warriors to a hard-fought 121-116 victory versus the Memphis Grizzlies in Tuesday’s NBA Play-In Tournament showdown, propelling them to a postseason meeting with the Houston Rockets. Butler showed up […]

The Golden State Warriors are getting their first taste of postseason basketball with Jimmy Butler on the team. And it didn’t take long for the Dubs to feel what it’s like to be the beneficiary of the legend that is “Playoff Jimmy.” Although Butler has yet to win an NBA championship, he has developed a […]

The Golden State Warriors ended the regular season with a 124-119 loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. Forward Jonathan Kuminga was noticeably benched in Sunday’s loss but teammate Stephen Curry sent him an inspiring message ahead of the play-in tournament. During the postgame press conference, the 37-year-old point guard was asked what he hopes to […]

The Golden State Warriors have found themselves in the Play-In Tournament after losing 124-119 to the Los Angeles Clippers in the final regular season game. The Warriors will face the Memphis Grizzlies for a chance to play the Houston Rockets in the first round of the playoffs. The Warriors have been in the Play-In Tournament […]

The Golden State Warriors enter the 2025 NBA Play-In Tournament with one clear objective: securing a postseason berth. Their opponent, the Memphis Grizzlies, presents a significant challenge. The two teams met four times in the regular season, with the Warriors emerging victorious in three of those matchups. Here, we offer four bold predictions for their […]

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler gave an injury update after a scary collision he suffered in the team’s loss to the Los Angeles Clippers. The postseason is set, and the Warriors will have to navigate the Play-In again to get into the playoffs. While Sunday’s defeat was a potential missed opportunity, this franchise is […]

Jonathan Kuminga’s fit next to Jimmy Butler is the biggest question for the Golden State Warriors heading into the postseason. It’s been a question since the Warriors acquired Butler — one that has only grown more prominent as the team positions itself for a deep playoff run. And it’s clear to head coach Steve Kerr […]

While Stephen Curry has solidified himself as a top player for the Golden State Warriors, there is no doubt he wants to add more accomplishments to his resume in the form of a hopeful playoff run this season. As the Warriors’ playoff chances increased, so has the play of Curry as star Draymond Green gives […]

With two games left on all 30 teams’ schedules, every win and loss matters a little more around this time of the year. This is very true in the Western Conference standings, as one game separates teams in the playoff picture from those in the play-in region. The Golden State Warriors are one of the […]

Brandin Podziemski has always insisted he’s most comfortable playing point guard, and the Golden State Warriors finally gave him the chance to prove it in mid-November after a season-ending injury to De’Anthony Melton. Barely more than a month later, the acquisition of Dennis Schroder pushed Golden State’s sophomore guard back to the off-ball role he […]

Every game is crucial in the Western Conference right now as teams battle for playoff seeding during the final week of the regular season. The Golden State Warriors were surely feeling good about their chances of getting a win on Wednesday night against a struggling Spurs squad, but anything can happen in the NBA. Golden […]

No team has been hotter in recent weeks than the Golden State Warriors. Since Jimmy Butler’s arrival, the Dubs have been flying up the Western Conference standings, with Stephen Curry looking like a true MVP candidate and Draymond Green being the frontrunner for Defensive Player of the Year. This hot streak continued on Tuesday night […]

The Golden State Warriors might have added the missing piece ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. The team has been red-hot since trading for Jimmy Butler, but what if the Warriors’ hot streak runs out? If Golden State underwhelms in the postseason, they might again look to make a blockbuster move that can keep […]