The Golden State Warriors rolled past the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday, securing a 126-102 victory to improve to 30-27 on the season. But beyond the win, the energy around the team feels noticeably different—largely thanks to the addition of six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler. Since acquiring Butler, the Warriors are 5-1, and head coach Steve Kerr has seen a clear shift in momentum.
STEVE KERR: “You can tell our fans see the difference. They feel the momentum just like we do. It was an important shift — the trade itself. I think I mentioned this after the Sacramento game, we needed [the Jimmy Butler trade].