The Golden State Warriors are amidst a highly intense first-round series with the Houston Rockets. Saturday’s Game 3 followed a similar pattern as both teams took part in a physical battle all night, with bodies hitting the floor from the very first quarter. The Warriors were short-handed with their superstar, Jimmy Butler, on the sidelines after a brutal fall earlier in the series. Golden State had no option other than to rely on its depth. Sure enough, the Dubs’ supporting cast came clutch while the Rockets struggled against Stephen Curry’s offensive prowess in the fourth quarter. This ensured a 104-93 victory on the night and a commanding 2-1 lead in the series. While Butler was not on the floor, he still played a massive part in the win.
Since the 2020 season, people have dubbed Jimmy Butler as “Playoff Jimmy” whenever he enters the postseason. While he downplays the notion, everyone thinks otherwise. The Warriors got their first taste of Payoff Jimmy in their play-in game against the Grizzlies. The 33-year-old forward erupted against Memphis, scoring 38 points, along with six assists and seven rebounds. Since then, he’s just been phenomenal, of course, until he got injured. Still, he was present on the sidelines cheering for his team, calling out plays, defensive schemes even exploiting the Rockets.
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