The Golden State Warriors’ recent 126-102 victory over the Dallas Mavericks was not only a significant win but also marked Jimmy Butler’s first home game with the team. After the game, Butler’s hilarious response to the victory had everyone in stitches.
Two weeks ago, on February 13, the Mavericks handed the Warriors a close loss, and it was Jimmy Butler’s first game with the team. But in their second meeting on Sunday night, Butler scored 18 points and helped the team with five assists.
Stephen Curry also added 30 points, and together, they took control early in the game, not giving the Mavericks a chance.
"First game is a DUB…now I gotta find somewhere to live…"
— NBA (@NBA) February 23, 2025
Jimmy after his first game in Golden State with the Warriors 😂 pic.twitter.com/l5EIVCpQMS
After the win, Butler joked that now that he had his first home win with the Warriors, he needed to find a place to live. “First game is a DUB. That’s always good. Now, I gotta find somewhere to live. I got nowhere to live out here,” he said with a funny look into the camera.
The Warriors’ community is excited, with many feeling Butler’s addition has really changed the team’s energy since the big trade. Even Coach Steve Kerr talked about how Butler’s impact has strengthened the team.
Coach Steve Kerr reveals Jimmy Butler’s impact
The Golden State Warriors’ recent addition of Jimmy Butler has already made a big difference in the team’s performance. The team is now 5-1 with him on board, a big turnaround from their struggles before.
STEVE KERR: “You can tell our fans see the difference. They feel the momentum just like we do. It was an important shift — the trade itself. I think I mentioned this after the Sacramento game, we needed [the Jimmy Butler trade]. We were kind of treading water." pic.twitter.com/T9IeeXVN2Z
— KNBR (@KNBR) February 23, 2025
After the Mavericks lost to the Warriors, head coach Steve Kerr spoke about how much Butler has changed the team. “You can tell our fans see the difference. They feel the momentum just like we do. It was an important shift — the trade itself. I think I mentioned this after the Sacramento game, we needed [the Jimmy Butler trade].”
