When the Golden State Warriors acquired Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat, it wasn’t just about getting a star player for a potential playoff run. It was about capitalizing on their closing window. Much like Butler,

Curry, who is averaging 23.3 points per game this season, scored 34 against the Bulls before dropping 38 on the Bucks. As a team, Golden State is 18th in the NBA in scoring at 112.2 points per game, and have scored 128.5 on average in the two games with Butler.

Stephen Curry, Jimmy Butler, and the Warriors face their most important four-game stretch that will directly impact their playoff chances.