The primary reason for that is the presence of Jimmy Butler, who joined Golden State at the trade deadline in one of the biggest moves of the season. Butler was the star of Golden State's victory over the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in game,

Butler made franchise history with his incredible stat line, and he is now just the fourth Warriors player to ever record at least 25 points, five rebounds, five assists and five steals in a playoff game since the 1973-74 season.