The Golden State Warriors started things off on the right foot on Tuesday night with a 119-109 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers in their regular season opener. Jimmy Butler was huge for the team, continuing to give them something offensively that they've been missing.
We got a taste of what Butler could provide for the Warriors last season as the team went 23-7 with the 6x All-Star after they traded for him last season. Last night's performance was just another reminder of the new dimension he provides Golden State.
Jimmy Butler provides key missing dimension for Warriors offense
Butler had 31 points and shot 50 percent from the floor while getting to the free-throw line 16 times, making all as the Warriors went 26-of-29 as a team.