
The Golden State Warriors managed to beat the Toronto Raptors on Thursday Night, getting a score of 117–114.
Jimmy Butler capped off the game with a block which sealed their victory.
According to The NBA, ”Jimmy Butler III ices the game with the block”
After the game, Draymond Green commended Butler for his performance.
Green h @NBAonESPN claimed, ”just having someone that thinks the game like I do and then obviously having the ability that Jimmy does. It’s incredible lucky to have him here. He’s helped take my game to a new level and I’m excited about it.”
In a win over Miami, Butler had 16 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists along with 2 steals and 2 blocks while shooting 4/15 from the field and 1/2 from the three-point line with 36 minutes of play time.
According to Sam Gordon from San Francisco Chronicle, ” Warriors sans Stephen Curry (pelvic contusion) preserve a 117–114 win to improve to 41–29. Jimmy Butler with 16/11/12 and a key block in the final minute. Draymond Green with 21/7/5/5 triples. Quinten Post with six triples for 18 points. They win six of seven on their homestand.”
As for now, the Warriors rank 6th seed in the Western Conference with a record of 41-29 losing to the Mavericks 70 games.
They are in the midst of a two-game winning streak and out of their last ten games, have won nine.