The Golden State Warriors needed a steady voice because Stephen Curry is out for about a week, and Jimmy Butler delivered that calm presence on a busy night at Chase Center. The Warriors were already facing pressure after a slow start to the season, and this game against the New Orleans Pelicans came at an important time. The team wanted to demonstrate that they could stay sharp even when their main star was absent.

Butler explained the performance soon after Golden State’s 104-96 victory in San Francisco. He said the team kept things simple without Curry, who was out with a leg injury. His postgame comments were shared by Sam Gordon of The San Francisco Chronicle, who posted the full clip on social media.

In the video, Butler said, “To be successful, keep the game easy, especially when

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