Warriors instant analysis: With Butler out, Golden State sets 3-point records against Hornets
SAN FRANCISCO — Playing without their second-best player at Chase Center on Saturday night, the Warriors looked to unexpected places for an offensive spark against the Hornets.
Jimmy Butler was a late scratch and replaced by rookie Will Richard in the starting lineup. The Warriors later announced that Butler, who scored 32 points against the Timberwolves on Thursday, was out for personal reasons.
So obviously, the answer was to give Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski, two players frequently maligned for shooting struggles...