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The Warriors veteran made a powerful statement after another disappointing road defeat, emphasizing accountability and effort from the team.
Star Steph Curry has been out the last three games, and other players have had to step up in his place. Jimmy Butler has been one of them, leading the team in scoring with 21 points in Sunday’s win over the Indiana Pacers. Butler has brought a spark to the Warriors not only on the court. He’s also brought his personality that is one of a kind.
Setting screens for Post hasn’t been limited to split-action situations. In their opening set against the Indiana Pacers, the Warriors had Jimmy Butler set a pin-in screen for Post, in an effort to get the big man going while taking advantage of a Pacers defense that seemingly wasn’t all too concerned with guarding Post out on the perimeter.
Jimmy Butler had 21 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, Quinten Post contributed 14 points and seven rebounds, and the Golden State Warriors beat the short-handed Indiana Pacers 114-83.
Al Horford credited Jimmy Butler for helping him find rhythm in Golden State’s shorthanded victory over Indiana.
Jonathan Kuminga had a rough night versus Indiana, shot 1-of-9 from the field. But Jimmy Butler maintained his faith in the young forward.