Both of these teams went through massive overhauls at the trade deadline, with the Kings bringing in Zach LaVine, and the Warriors trading for Jimmy Butler. That makes the two new players for each squad an easy choice for the matchup of the game.
The NBA trade deadline was three weeks ago and a handful of additions look like great fits in their new homes, including Jimmy Butler.
Draymond Green just couldn’t keep his birthday wish a secret. Can you really blame him? Just less than a month after the Golden State Warriors brought in Jimmy Butler, the four-time champion celebrated his 35th birthday in New York City after yet another victory—this time over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden,
With Monday's win, Sacramento (29-28) created more separation from 11th-seeded Phoenix (27-30) in the battle for the final play-in berth in the Western Conference.
Jimmy Butler's ability to control the tempo of a game and get to the free throw line has bolstered Golden State's offense.