The Golden State Warriors captured Game 1 of their first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets, winning a defensive battle 95-85, putting them in a position

The Warriors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies thanks to a 38-point performance from Butler, as well as late-game heroics and 37 from Stephen Curry. One constant thing, however, is the lack of playing time for Jonathan Kuminga under Steve Kerr.

Jimmy Butler has quickly emerged as one of the top performes and his impact was crucial in helping the team secure a playoff spot and take Game 1 against the Houston Rockets. However, head coach Steve Kerr recently admitted there was a mistake involving the team’s newest star.