In his first season with the Golden State Warriors, Jimmy Butler and the Warriors successfully made the conference semifinals. After defeating the Houston Rockets in the first round, the Warriors are now set to play the Minnesota Timberwolves in the second round.
Game 1 of the Warriors vs. Wolves is scheduled for Tuesday. Ahead of the game, the Warriors team released their injury report. Fortunately, Butler is off the list. Hence, he is fully expected to take the court against his former team on Tuesday.
Against the Rockets, Butler proved he still thrives under playoff pressure. He averaged 18.3 points, 6.0 rebounds, and 4.8 assists over six games, according to StatMuse. His leadership and production have been crucial for the Warriors’ postseason success.
Meanwhile, the Warriors listed Gary Payton II as questionable in the injury report. On the other hand, the Wolves’ injury report includes only Rob Dillingham, who is also listed as questionable for the game.
Jimmy Butler’s Batman Joke Backfires After Buddy Hield’s Heroic Night
After the Game 4 win, in the postgame press conference, Butler mentioned himself as Robin and Steph Curry as Batman, but he threw a subtle jab at Buddy Hield. Fast forward to the end of Game 7, and it was Buddy Hield who had the last word.
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After delivering a standout performance, Hield saw his opportunity and didn’t hold back. As Butler entered the postgame press room, Hield welcomed him with a grin and a sarcastic announcement to the media. He followed it up with a pointed joke, saying,” “Tell them you’re not Robin no more! He’s Alfred! His name is Butler!”
"Jimmy Butler, everybody."
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Buddy Hield made SURE to introduce Jimmy at his postgame presser 🤣 pic.twitter.com/NYYTjvlQBO
It was a sharp response from Hield and backed up by his incredible Game 7 stat line. Hield scored 33 points with three rebounds and three assists while shooting 9 for 11 from beyond the arc. Butler posted 20 points along with eight rebounds and seven assists while shooting 7 for 13 from the field.
