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A potential first round playoff matchup takes place on Monday, March 17 when the Denver Nuggets go against the Golden State Warriors at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

American basketball point guard, Steph Curry, on Monday night made NBA history during the Golden State Warriors’ clash with Denver Nuggets at home. Curry had 13 points, two rebounds, four assists and two steals during the game.

And three stats highlight the difference he has made: When Butler came to the Warriors, he changed his number to 10 and, in a social media post, praised some of the finest attacking playmakers in soccer history. The man called his shot. He’s playing like a true trequartista out there.

Second, Butler often alienates himself from teams after disagreeing with management. He and the Dubs are still very much in the honeymoon phase, although the eventual reality of his track record is a constant threat, and at a point, the Warriors might have to walk on eggshells. For now, it seems like the Butler gamble has been worth it so far.

Jimmy Butler may have lost his "joy" of playing for the Miami Heat in his sixth season, but ESPN's Shams Charania says he has found it again with the Golden State Warriors.