Butler, 35, is averaging 18.4 points, 6.8 rebounds and 5.1 assists during the 2025 playoffs. Clearly, he has another level he can reach. As such, Warriors fans should likely prepare for a "breakout" game from the veteran forward. After all, without Curry in the rotation, Butler is now the primary offensive option, especially in the clutch.

In fairness to Golden State Warriors owner Joe Lacob, this was the farthest thing from a victory lap. He was standing still, for starters, playing the role of head cheerleader in the corner of the Toyota Center court where the players whose massive paychecks he covers were practically skipping back to the visitors’ locker room to celebrate their Game 7 finish over the Houston Rockets.

That was no different after Game 1, as the two went viral for a moment in their post-game interview. The two were sorting who was Batman, who was Robin, and if Hield was still Alfred during the contest -- as their Batman comparisons took a turn with Curry sidelined with an injury.