San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) dribbles upcourt against the Minnesota Timberwolves in the first quarter during g

In nearly 1,000 possessions prior to the playoffs, Golden State had a plus-12.8 net rating when Butler was on the floor without Curry. In those same non-Curry minutes, Butler averaged 24.9 points and 7.6 assists per 75 possessions, with a 63.7 true shooting percentage.

While the Warriors' big swing to acquire Jimmy Butler III ahead of the trade deadline paid off almost immediately, an injury to Stephen Curry was a reminder of just how quickly a playoff run can go awry.