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Jimmy Butler scored 31 points, Stephen Curry added 23 and the Warriors overcame Luka Doncic’s 43-point night to beat the Lakers 119-109 on Tuesday.
Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler powered the Golden State Warriors to a 119–109 opening night win over the Los Angeles Lakers on Tuesday, combining for 54 points in a statement victory on the road.
Just over an hour before tip on Tuesday night, Warriors coach Steve Kerr revealed an update on Butler. Butler will play and will not have any minute restrictions. Lineup alert: Jimmy Butler (ankle) won't have a minutes limit Tuesday, per coach Kerr.
Gilbert Arenas argued that Jimmy Butler isn’t a true secondary scorer of the Warriors team like Klay Thompson was behind Stephen Curry.
The Golden State Warriors made a splash at last season's trade deadline by acquiring six-time NBA All-Star Jimmy Butler, and the team immediately became better.