Golden State Warriors Duo Performing At An Elite Level In Last 3 Games
When the Golden State Warriors traded for Jimmy Butler in early February, this was the type of play they envisioned. The Warriors duo of Butler and Stephen Curry has been performing at an elite level of play over the last three games. Game 1 of the NBA Playoffs has cemented that statement even more after their play against the Houston Rockets. If they continue at this level of play for the rest of the playoffs, the Butler trade will go down as one of the best in NBA history.
Warriors Duo’s Last Three Games
The last three games of the Warriors have been two wins and one loss. That lone loss was the last regular season game of the year in overtime against the Clippers. The Warriors then beat the Grizzles. In the Play-In game against the Grizzles, Butler had 38 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. Curry had 37 points, 8 rebounds, and 4 assists. The duo pulled together to make sure they were in the NBA Playoffs in 2025.
In Game 1 against the Rockets, Curry had 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 4 assists. Butler had 25 points, 7 rebounds, and 6 assists. They would upset the second-seed Rockets behind the duo’s elite play. Over the last three games, Butler has averaged 31 points, 5 rebounds, 7 assists, and 3 steals. Curry has averaged 34.7 points 5.7 rebounds, and 6 made three-pointers a game. The play and stats speak for themselves. If they continue at this level of play, they could make the NBA Finals.
Final Thoughts
The elite level of play from the duo is exactly what the front office was hoping for when making this deal. The Rockets are the second seed in the West. The Warriors held them to only 85 points at home on Sunday. This Rockets team averaged 114 points in the regular season. They scored only 85 on the No. 7 seed Warriors. The level of play from the Warriors duo makes the trade for Butler that much more important.
