Since acquiring Butler in a blockbuster trade from the Miami Heat at the deadline, the Warriors have ripped off an impressive 23-7 record. In 30 games with the Warriors, Butler is averaging 17.9 points on 47.6% shooting from the field with 5.9 assists and 5.5 rebounds.

SAN FRANCISCO — Dillon Brooks plays for the Houston Rockets now, which is a revealing fact of its own when it comes to the spicy history of this Memphis-Golden State matchup.

Trailing as a seventh seed, the Warriors clawed their way into the postseason with a heart-stopping 121-116 play-in victory over the Memphis Grizzlies. Despite key contributions across the board, the night ultimately belonged to two superstars: Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry.