On the opening play of the game, Butler officially recorded his first points with the Warriors in style. From near the top of the key, Buddy Hield launched a lop up to Butler for an emphatic slam in the first 15 seconds of the game.

Jimmy Butler scores 25 points on 7-of-12 shooting in his 1st game since joining the Warriors at the trade deadline.

Following their trade for Jimmy Butler, the Golden State Warriors owe their 2025 first-round pick to the Miami Heat if it falls between pick 11 and pick 30. Otherwise, they retain it and send them their 2026 first-round pick.