Butler has been exactly what the doctor ordered in Golden State. The six-time All-Star has alleviated a lot of pressure from Curry. Butler has also helped cut the turnovers down for the Warriors and bring a new wave of confidence to that team and locker room.

Stephen Curry scored 24 points and moved within two 3-pointers of becoming the first player in NBA history with 4,000, Jimmy Butler had a triple-double, and the surging Golden State Warriors won their fifth straight game by beating the Portland Trail Blazers 130-120.

On Monday evening, the Golden State Warriors continued their winning ways with a home win over the Portland Trail Blazers, pushing their record to 37-28 in the process. The game marked the first triple double for Jimmy Butler since joining the Warriors, as the multi-time All-Star racked up 15 points to go along with ten rebounds and assists.