The Golden State Warriors have been on a roll since acquiring Jimmy Butler, according to Steve Kerr. They secured a 126-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, marking their fifth win in six games with Butler. Stephen Curry led the team with 30 points, while Butler added 18 points, five assists, and three rebounds. Kerr noted the noticeable impact Butler has had since joining from the Miami Heat.
"You can tell our fans see the difference," Kerr stated. "They feel the momentum just like we do. It was an important shift—the trade itself. I think I mentioned this after the Sacramento [Kings] game, we needed [the Butler trade]. We felt it. We were kind of treading water. We couldn't get any traction. Sometimes, you gotta shake things up."
Kerr highlighted that acquiring one of the league's top players doesn't happen often, but it was a necessary move for the Warriors. The team was struggling to gain momentum before Butler's arrival. His performance has been impressive, averaging 20.4 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in his six games with Golden State.