‘Jimmy Butler elevates everyone around him’ — Warriors fans react to dramatic win over Raptors, and Steph Curry’s injury

Another game is in the books, and it’s another win for the Golden State Warriors. It was far from pretty, and it may have come at a cost, but the Dubs wrapped up a stellar seven-game home-stand on Thursday by beating the Toronto Raptors 117-114.

Here’s a look back at the game, through live reactions from the fanbase in the comment section of the game thread.

First quarter: “Just need to keep their focus”

The Warriors were instantly met by a wave of energy, effort, and hot shooting from the Raptors. They countered it in an unconventional way: with offense from Draymond Green and Brandin Podziemski, who both scored double figures in the frame, leading the Dubs to a 33-30 lead.

Second quarter: “They all want the best”

Green kept his hot shooting in the second quarter, and was joined there by Jonathan Kuminga, who had an explosive quarter. The Warriors looked like they might start to run away with it, but Toronto fought back, and the Dubs led just 67-61 at the break.

Third quarter: “Don’t be hurt, don’t be hurt, don’t be hurt”

The Raptors eliminated the deficit in the third quarter, and eventually took the lead. Things were looking poor, and they went from bad to worse when Steph Curry landed awkwardly on his tailbone. He left the game with a pelvic contusion, and wouldn’t return. The Warriors fell behind by seven, but rattled off an 8-0 run to end the quarter, and took a one-point lead into the fourth.

Fourth quarter: “What a superstar!”

It was a very close fourth quarter, but, behind some theatrics from Jimmy Butler III — who finished with a triple-double — the Warriors were able to secure the lead late, and hang on for a three-point win.

Post-game: “Willed his way to a Warrior win”

The vibes after the game were twofold: awe at Butler’s heroics, and fear at Curry’s injury. The Warriors get a day off before heading to Atlanta to face the Hawks on Saturday.

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