Warriors' Steve Kerr sends bold message about Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green's performance in clutch moments

The Golden State Warriors secured a hard-fought 115-110 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night, with both teams entering the matchup as the sixth seed in their respective conferences. Led by standout performances from Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler and Draymond Green, the Warriors managed to hold off a strong showing from Pistons star Cade Cunningham, whose efforts ultimately fell short against the dynamic duo of Dub Nation.

After the win, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr praised Draymond Green’s composure in crunch time, highlighting his pivotal three-pointer that sealed the victory with just 35 seconds remaining. “One of Draymond’s best qualities is his confidence,” Kerr said. “Did not hesitate. Just rose up and it was pure. Just never a doubt.”

The Warriors’ victory was fueled by Curry’s 32 points, 3 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Butler added 26 points, 9 rebounds, and 5 assists. Gui Santos contributed with 15 points and 6 rebounds, while Green played a defensive role, finishing with 12 points, 9 rebounds, 7 assists, 3 steals, and a block.

Kerr on Jimmy Butler’s playoff impact

Warriors fans are particularly excited about what Butler can bring to the team in the postseason. Kerr acknowledged Butler’s proven ability to elevate his game when the stakes are highest, referencing his history of playoff heroics in Miami.

Head coach Steve Kerr of the Golden State Warriors watches play during the second quarter against the Dallas Mavericks

“Playoff Jimmy is a real thing,” Kerr said. “Some ways that felt like a playoff game… Guys like Jimmy really thrive in these types of games.” With Butler’s ability to take over games in clutch moments, the Warriors appear poised to become a major threat in the Western Conference postseason race.

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Stephen Curry joins elite NBA milestone club

Curry, the NBA’s all-time leader in three-pointers, entered Saturday’s game against Pistons at the Chase Center with 24,985 career points. After scoring 11 points in the first half, he opened the third quarter with a three-pointer before adding another moments later to surpass the 25,000-point mark.

With this achievement, Curry becomes just the fifth active player to reach the prestigious milestone, joining LeBron James (41,902), Kevin Durant (40,777), James Harden (39,273), and Russell Westbrook (25,935).

Now in his 16th NBA season, Curry continues to add to his storied career. He entered Saturday’s contest averaging 24.4 points, 6.2 assists, and 4.5 rebounds across 54 games, further solidifying his place as one of the league’s all-time greats.