Jimmy Butler Stats Tonight: How did Warriors superstar fare against New York Knicks? (Mar. 4)
Jimmy Butler and the Golden State Warriors continued a five-game road trip on Tuesday with a marquee showdown with the New York Knicks. The Dubs, 2-1 during their stretch away from San Francisco, could draw first blood in the season series against the Knicks with a victory. A win by the Warriors would improve their record to 9-1 in games the veteran forward played.
Jimmy Buckets missed the only field goal attempt he took in the first quarter. He had one assist but was in the center of the action in the Warriors' offensive sets as a screener. The Dubs trailed 26-25 after the first 12 minutes.
The former Miami Heat looked for his shots more in the second quarter, finishing the period with a 3-for-6 clip, including 0-for-2 from deep. Butler added one rebound and one assist as the Dubs faced a 55-47 deficit at halftime.
Jimmy Butler had his best stretch in the third quarter to help the Warriors win the period 35-26. Jimmy Buckets delivered nine points with two assists. Butler's last pass in the period led to a Buddy Hield 25-footer to hand Golden State an 82-81 lead before the fourth quarter.
Butler opened the final period with another nifty pass that led to another Hield 3-pointer. He scored four points, all on free throws, and added two assists. The Golden State Warriors dominated the period to walk away from Madison Square Garden with a 114-102 win.
After the game, Jimmy Butler gave his jersey to Knicks super fan Spike Lee.
Golden State Warriors improve to 9-1 when Jimmy Butler plays
The Golden State Warriors continue to roll with Jimmy Butler in the lineup. They turned a 55-47 halftime deficit on Tuesday into a comfortable 114-102 win against the New York Knicks. Butler's 19-point, four-rebound and four-assist night did not jump out of the box score, but his impact was undeniable.
Butler keyed the third-quarter surge that allowed the Dubs to retake the lead. He helped his team cruise to victory with his two-way impact in the final quarter. The win against the New York Knicks improved the Golden State Warriors' record to 9-1 when Jimmy Buckets plays. During that stretch, their only loss came at the hands of the Dallas Mavericks, who beat them 111-107 on Feb. 12.