How did Warrior’s superstar debut in Jimmy Butlers against Bulls? (February 8)

Steph Curry And the Golden State Warriors began a new chapter on Saturday at the United Center against Chicago Bulls. It was Jimmy Butler’s first match in the Golden State since he was acquired from Miami Heat in a Wild Four team deal at the trade deadline.

Curry was part of Warriors’ new starting lineup with Buddy Hield, Butler, Daymond Green and Quinten Post. They were looking to snap a two-match’s losing row, although the addition of “Jimmy Buckets” meant there must be some adjustments.

But how did Curry appear tonight against Bulls? The two-time NBA MVP ended with 34 points, five rebounds and six assists. He knocked eight 3-point shots on his way to a 132-111 win for Warriors.

Here is Steph Curry’s statistics for the game:

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How did Steph Curry appear tonight against Chicago Bulls?

Steph Curry was not very active in the first half and took only six shots, all of which were beyond the arch. Curry had only 10 points at the break when the Golden State Warriors were big. The game seemed to be a disaster debut for Jimmy Butler, but things changed in the second half.

The four-time NBA champion lit it in the third quarter and scored 24 points in the period to lead Warriors to the comeback. The race was so big that the Chicago Bulls were suddenly double digits.

There was still some doubt as the Golden State has blasted leads this season, but they held on and destroyed Chicago Bulls completely in the second half. Curry was scoreless in the last period, but his scoring was needed at the time. Warriors took a non-so-let 132-111 victory.

Jimmy Butler had a shaky start to his Golden State Warrior career, but pulled through in the second half. Butler finished his Warriors debut with 25 points, two rebounds and four assists. He was aggressive in attacking the basket and made 11 of his 13 attempts from the free throwing line.

Quinten Post had the best game of his career with 18 points, three rebounds and two assists. Brandin Podziemski ended with 16 points, five rebounds and seven assists from the bench. Daymond Green contributed six points, four rebounds, seven assists, three steals and two blocks.

On the other hand, Coby White had 27 points, four rebounds and four assists for Chicago Bulls. Rookie tip Matas Buzelis ended with 16 points, four rebounds and five assists.

With their victory, Steph Curry and Warriors improved to 26-26 for the season, which set 10. In the Western Conference position. They have four more matches in their current road trip with stops in Milwaukee, Dallas, Houston and Sacramento.