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Golden State Warriors 123 - Chicago Bulls 91
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Butler posted 19 points (5-10 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 7-10 FT), eight rebounds, six assists and two steals over 29 minutes during Sunday's 123-91 win over the Bulls.
The Cavaliers started the game ice cold but rallied back to have a chance to tie it in the final seconds, but their final attempt didn't fall.
Stephen Curry (quad) and Al Horford (sciatica) had already been ruled out. As for the Cavs, they'll be without Jarrett Allen (finger), Lonzo Ball (knee injury management), Sam Merrill (hand), Larry Nance Jr. (calf), Tyrese Proctor (personal) and Max Strus (left foot surgery).
The Golden State Warriors began a three-game East Coast road trip in Philadelphia, hoping to turn around a rough stretch against Eastern Conference teams.
Brandin Podziemski made Warriors history joining Stephen Curry after steering the team to a blowout 123-91 win over the Bulls.
But instead of Steph Curry, the usual suspect, it was beloved former Chicago Bull Jimmy Butler who enjoyed a rousing ovation from the United Center Crowd on Sunday night. Butler played the first six seasons of his career for the Bulls and made three All-Star teams.
As a player, Kerr earned five NBA titles. Now, as the coach of the Golden State Warriors, Kerr has led his team to four NBA titles while being named the Coach of the Year in 2016 and serving as the All-Star game head coach in 2015 and 2017.
One of the biggest sports rivalries of the 2010s will be renewed tonight as the Cleveland Cavaliers host the Golden State Warriors.