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Jimmy Butler III Stats Tonight: Breaking Down Warriors Star’s Performance vs. Rockets in Game 6

No one expected the Jimmy Butler III trade to work out for the Golden State Warriors, but how wrong could fans be? ‘Playoffs Jimmy’ took center stage in Game 2 and Game 4, helping the Warriors to secure an unassailable 3-2 lead against the Houston Rockets. Yet, they came short in Game 6.

The Warriors couldn’t handle the Rockets’ offense, and Butler and Co. struggled to score points in the fourth quarter. They kept going in the first three quarters, yet all hell broke loose.

Suddenly, the Warriors couldn’t score buckets, and the Rockets won the game 115-107. With a forced Game 7, Stephen Curry and team have their work cut out for them in Houston.

As the game ended, we explored Butler’s stats in Game 6:

Jimmy Butler III vs. Houston Rockets: Game 6 Stats

Butler vs. Rockets: How Did Butler Perform in Game 6?

Like most games, Butler started well for the Warriors. He had a driving layup at 8:16, when he dribbled past two players and drove to the rim. He scored six points in the first quarter and made two free throws. The former Miami Heat star kept Dillon Brooks quiet in the first quarter by playing tight defense.

Butler had his usual points in the second quarter and aggressively drove into the lane. He’s an able scorer inside the paint, and fans saw glimpses of it in the second quarter.

In the meantime, he put in a sensational and-one with 0.6 seconds to go as ‘Playoffs Jimmy’ took center stage. He finished the half with 12 points, setting the pace for the next half.

Butler struck another ridiculous mid-range shot and received an and-one in the third quarter. He distributed the ball well and always looked for an open teammate throughout the game.

Yet, the forward missed some crucial three-pointers, which dampened the Warriors’ chance of a comeback. The duo of Butler and Curry missed some open threes, which further hurt the team.

Butler ended the game with 27 points, nine rebounds, and eight assists. Those numbers are not bad, but failing to take control of the game in the fourth quarter cost the team their 3-1 lead.

Jimmy Butler III vs. Rockets: Head-to-Head Career Stats

It’s been a hot and cold series for Butler so far. He performed remarkably in a couple of games but couldn’t muster up an outstanding performance in others. Moreover, with a pelvic contusion he suffered in Game 2, fans held their collective breath.

But he’s put up the points in the games he played. He’s averaging 15.2 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 3.4 assists, shooting 48% FG from the floor. Besides his offensive output, Butler’s defense provides the edge for the Warriors.

He has 1.8 steals in this series, playing intense perimeter defense and shutting his opponents down. Likewise, he’s constantly hassled opponents into making tough shots from the floor in his career, and it became a similar situation in this series.

Exploring his all-time career record against the Rockets, Butler averaged 18.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, 3.7 assists in 23 games, and 1.4 steals, showcasing his defensive skill set.

Butler’s Last 10 games vs. Rockets