Jimmy Butler delivered his best game since joining the Golden State Warriors, scoring 38 points with 7 rebounds and 6 assists in a 121-116 win over the Memphis Grizzlies.
Butler’s all-around performance was the engine of Golden State’s offense, allowing Stephen Curry to find space late in the game. Butler shot 12-of-20 from the field and 12-of-18 from the free throw line, continuing his red-hot April form.
His steal and dunk in the third quarter halted a Memphis run and reignited the Chase Center crowd. With the win, the Warriors advance to face the Houston Rockets in the first round, starting Sunday.
BAY AREA… MEET PLAY-IN JIMMY.
🔥 38 points
🔥 7 rebounds
🔥 6 assists
🔥 3 steals@JimmyButler‘s highest-scoring game as a Warrior powers his team in the #SoFiPlayIn! pic.twitter.com/sAM0anEHjG— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2025
“He’s the ultimate two-way player… he’s just so physically strong and laterally quick.”
Steve Kerr on Jimmy Butler III’s epic #SoFiPlayIn performance and what he brings to Golden State 🤩@JimmyButler: 38 PTS, most as a Warrior! pic.twitter.com/NFbNBQotc4
— NBA (@NBA) April 16, 2025
“That’s a Batman if I’ve ever seen a Batman. Always coming to save the day” 👏@ALaForce with Jimmy Butler who had high praise for Steph after another clutch performance 🙌 pic.twitter.com/RxvzGq70lj
— NBA on TNT (@NBAonTNT) April 16, 2025
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