It is not just a coincidence the Warriors have been able to survive their minutes without Curry in the Butler era.

Jimmy Butler and Buddy Hield delivered in their own ways the both-ends-of-the-floor production necessary for Golden State to fend off Minnesota for a Game 1 victory after star Stephen Curry went down with a strained left hamstring early in the second quarter.

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler could become “Jimmy Buckets” if Steph Curry misses extended time with a hamstring injury.