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Jimmy Butler gives Warriors a brutal reality check in Steph Curry's absence

The Golden State Warriors, after starting out the season with a disappointing 10-10 record, are now set to be without their superstar Stephen Curry for at least a week as he heals up from a quad injury he suffered in their last game against the Houston Rockets.

In the meantime, Jimmy Butler will need to step up and take over the role of primary scorer, and, in reflecting upon Curry's absence, he gave the team a brutal reality check that is a rough reflection upon their play as of late:

"We're gonna have to be damn near perfect.