Even as Butler admittedly out of game shape and hasn’t had a practice to learn Golden State’s plays, he has scored 45 points in two contests. He’s gotten to the line for 28 foul shots, which has ripple effects in itself.

When the fourth quarter started Monday night in Milwaukee, the Warriors had a six-point lead and were being outshot by the Bucks. Two minutes later, the Bucks were within two. “Clutch game” clouds were forming,