Jimmy Butler was off to a hot start as the Golden State Warriors led 67-55 at halftime. It appeared the veteran forward switched to ‘Playoff Jimmy’ mode early on as the Bay Area outfit took on the Memphis Grizzlies at the Chase Center for their play-in skirmish on Tuesday.
Butler started his evening with a 3, and then went on to finish with 21 points on 7-12 shooting from the field, 2-3 from the deep, and 5-8 from the charity stripe. He also recorded 4 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal, as Steve Kerr saw this as an opportunity to provide more rest for a banged-up Steph Curry.
Jimmy Butler came into the contest averaging 17.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 5.4 assists while shooting 50.4% from the field and 30.8% from downtown.
Aharon Abhishek is a basketball writer at Sportskeeda, bringing 9 years of rich reporting experience to his role. With a Master’s degree in Journalism, Aharon’s passion for basketball dates back to 2008 when he began following the NBA closely. He specializes in stat-based pieces and athlete profiles, and is a firm believer of conducting thorough research to craft compelling content.
A fan of the Lakers and Bulls for their legacy and rich history, Aharon admires the competitive nature of basketball and how only a few seconds decide any game. He highly regards Kobe Bryant and LeBron James for their prowess on the court.
Phil Jackson stands out as Aharon’s favorite basketball coach, revered for his astute understanding of the game. For him, Michael Jordan’s final shot of his legendary career stands out as his favorite basketball moment of all time.
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