Stephen Curry and the Warriors are facing a young Houston Rockets team in the first round of the NBA playoffs. The series has been highly physical, resulting in Jimmy Butler being sidelined after a fall in Game 2.
Steph, Butler, and the Warriors recognize the challenge posed by Houston. While the games have been intense, Jimmy Butler has taken on a coaching role, offering advice to a young Buddy Hield, who has been performing well but struggling in clutch situations.
The Warriors acquired Butler in the middle of the season, trading away one of the key pieces from their 2022 championship team, Andrew Wiggins, along with a solid bench player, Kyle Anderson. Both players went to Miami, while the Warriors received a draft pick and financial compensation. The trade involved five teams.
Since joining the team coached by Steve Kerr, Butler has excelled, helping the team transition from a disastrous season to making the playoffs after competing in the play-in tournament.
Meanwhile, the Rockets have relied on their physical style of play, with Amen Thompson, Jalen Green, and Alperen Sengun ending the season strong as the second seed in the Western Conference, just behind OKC.
The series is currently tied, and everyone is wondering if the young Rockets can overcome the veteran Warriors.
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