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@anthonyVslater / Golden State Warriors (DR)
By Pierre-Andréa Fraile | Sports journalist
Qualified for the Playoffs following their victory against the grizzlyats (121-116), this Tuesday, the Warriors nevertheless offered themselves some cold sweats in this meeting. Stephen Curry's reaction was also commented on by Jimmy Butler afterwards.
After the Blowout inflicted a few minutes earlier by the Magic in the Hawks, many observers expected to see this scenario repeat themselves. The Warriors presented themselves to tell the truth as a favorite in their meeting of Play-In Tournament against the Grizzlies, disputed this Tuesday at the Chase Center. The first half, moreover, tended to prove the bookmakers right.
Timores on the start of the match, Steve Kerr's men have gradually found their pace and flew to the score. They thus counted no less than 20 points ahead in the middle of the second quarter (55-35) and seemed to be well left to live a relatively quiet evening. It was however without counting on the resilience of their opponents, catchy until the end.
Jimmy Butler greets the hero Stephen Curry
Back to the wall and dreading an ankle injury of JA MORANT, the grizzly groves did not give up anything and even took over the lead in the 4th quarter (101-100, 8mn to play). This, before a certain Stephen Curry gets out of his box and almost alone offered his team to victory. Heroic, the chief has indeed scored the last 10 points of his team and thus avoided him a big disillusionment (121-116).
Asked about him at a press conference, Jimmy Butler could only bow:
Jimmy Butler : It is the definition of a Batman as I know it. He is still there to save us. With him, we never admit defeated in a match. And what characterizes him above all is that he can keep his cool and stay calm in all circumstances. He played an immense role in this victory.
It is true that after his vain exploits against the Clippers, in the last regular Golden State season match, Curry still had to put on his cape to keep his team alive. He can therefore be relieved, since his efforts this time allowed his deductible to access the playoffs. However, it will clearly increase its level of play to compete against the Rockets.
By then, Steph can also be grateful to Butler, whose performance must also be underlined. Obviously awarded his blow received in the thigh two days earlier, the Californian recruit flambé with 38 points, 6 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 interceptions. And because a Batman always needs a Robin, its importance will not be overlooked on the rest of the Postseason.
Himself impeccable in the face of the grizzles, Jimmy Butler wanted to rob the spotlight on the heroic performance of Stephen Curry. The form of this duo should have a smile to the Warriors fans before the start of the playoffs.
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