On October 22nd, the Warriors defeated the Lakers 119-109 in the NBA regular season. After the game, head coach Steve Kerr was interviewed.
Speaking of Jimmy Butler, Kerr praised him: "He was the key to our success last season. He brought consistency, that ability to draw fouls, get to the free throw line, and calm the tempo of the game."
"He always controlled the tempo for us. That's exactly what we need. The team is at its best when we can use consistency to support the chaotic style of Draymond Green and Steph Curry. That chaotic style is powerful, but it can get out of control. Jimmy keeps us grounded."
In this game, Butler played 34 minutes, shooting 7-of-14 from the field, including 1-of-2 from three-point range, and 16-of-16 from the free throw line, finishing with 31 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.
