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Butler: I can t wait to play alongside this Warriors for the whole season

05, in the fierce showdown of G5 in the second round of the NBA playoffs, the Warriors lost to the Timberwolves with a score of 110-121, and were eventually eliminated with a total score of 1-4. This result undoubtedly made many Warriors fans feel very disappointed.

On the Timberwolves' side, Butler's eyes were full of expectations as he looked forward to the 2025-26 season. He clenched his fists tightly and said firmly, "I can finally play for a full season!" You know, he has experienced many twists and turns in the past season. Especially during the Heat's time to play, he was suspended for multiple games for various reasons, which undoubtedly cast a shadow on his season journey. Now, he can finally get rid of this trouble and devote himself to the battle of the new season.

In this game, Butler played for 42 minutes. On the offensive end, he made only 4 goals in 11 shots, including 3 three-pointers, but relying on his excellent foul-making ability, he made 9 of 11 free throws at the free throw line and ended up with 17 points. In terms of rebounding, he was quite active, grabbing six rebounds, three of which were frontcourt rebounds, which fully demonstrated his sense of fighting and enthusiasm under the basket. Not only that, he also gave six assists to his teammates, and contributed three steals with a keen sense of defense, providing strong support to the team's defensive end. It can be said that Butler's comprehensive performance in this game has laid a solid foundation for the team's victory and has made people look forward to his performance in the new season.