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Stephen Curry praises Jimmy Butler’s impact as Warriors win

The Golden State Warriors are flying high after acquiring Jimmy Butler.

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The Golden State Warriors are flying high after acquiring Jimmy Butler. A team that was fighting for a play-in spot, now sits in a guaranteed playoff spot in a stacked Western Conference.

Jimmy Butler scored 15 points in the third-quarter against the Pistons to lead the Warriors to their fourth consecutive victory. He ended the game with 26 points, 9 rebounds and 5 assists, shooting 53.8% from the field. On the defensive end, Butler had three steals and continues to be a two-way machine for the Warriors.

After the game, Stephen Curry praised Jimmy Butler’s impact for his game winning performance against the Pistons.

“It’s pretty clear as day the difference in not just our record but how we’re playing,” Curry said. “How we’re winning and his impact on the game. Early, it was him getting back in shape trying to figure out how to be aggressive and play in our system. Now we need to cater to his actions and his comfort zones, and then it’s just got better every game. We gotta keep doing that. We’re not getting ahead of ourselves, but it’s nice to win games.”

The Warriors are 11-1 in 12 games where Jimmy Butler has played. Only loss coming against the Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors are fifth in offensive rating, second in defensive rating and third in net rating that span.

With the playoffs near, Jimmy Butler is entering his “Himmy Butler” form and the Warriors fans are delighted.

Jimmy Butler becomes the fourth fastest in Warriors history to achieve this feat

Jimmy Butler became the fourth fastest player in history to reach 200+ points, 50+ rebounds and 50+ assists in franchise history. He achieved this milestone in a win against the Detroit Pistons.

On February 21, Butler became the fastest player to achieve 100+ points, 25+ rebounds and 25+ assists in Warriors history. He achieved this feat in a victory against the Sacramento Kings.

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