Jimmy Butler's 24 Points Lead Warriors to Victory Over Blazers, Securing Playoff Position
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Jimmy Butler scored 24 points and had seven assists, leading the Golden State Warriors to a 103-86 victory over the Portland Trail Blazers. This win is crucial for the Warriors as they aim to avoid the play-in tournament, sitting sixth in the standings but tied with the seventh-place Minnesota Timberwolves. The Warriors have now won nine straight games against the Blazers.
Key Points
Jimmy Butler scored 24 points and had seven assists in the Warriors' win.
The Warriors defeated the Blazers 103-86, marking their ninth consecutive victory over Portland.
The win is crucial for the Warriors as they are tied with the Timberwolves for the sixth spot in the standings, aiming to avoid the play-in tournament.
Buddy Hield contributed 16 points off the bench for the Warriors.
Jabari Walker led the Blazers with 19 points off the bench, in a game where Portland scored a season-low 86 points.
The Blazers were without eight players, including leading scorer Anfernee Simons.
