Before the Butler trade the Warriors were a cumulative minus-90 without Curry in 51 games. Since the trade it's plus-30 in six games.

The Golden State Warriors look like a different team after their midseason trade that brought Jimmy Butler to town, and Butler is loving life in the Bay.

Golden State Warriors’ Stephen Curry commented on how Jimmy Butler’s addition has been working within the team’s system in recent NBA games.

In their first game as teammates, Curry and Butler combined for 59 points in a much-needed victory for the Warriors. Curry and Butler will get Super Bowl Sunday off before facing the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday to continue their extended road swing.

Even the superstars need that reinforcement, and that's how Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry feels with Jimmy Butler on his team. When Butler was traded to the Warriors, it sparked some concern from outsiders. However, the immediate impacts are too evident to deny.

Steph Curry hit back-to-back triples midway through the third quarter and hit the night-night celebration, then hit a tough runner in the lane as the lead was back up to 23, and giving Curry 16 points in the quarter. That would give Golden State a 100-75 lead heading into the 4th.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler has been everything the team has wanted and more. When the Warriors traded for Butler, they desperately needed a boost. Very few expected that the results would have been as great as they've been.

Jimmy Butler is focused on the important things after his first home game as a member of the Golden State Warriors.