Jimmy Butler Says Warriors Will 'Win Together' in NBA Playoffs Game 7 vs. Rockets

After missing another chance to close out their first-round series against the Houston Rockets, Jimmy Butler remains confident the Golden State Warriors will prevail in Game 7 on Sunday.

Speaking to reporters following the Warriors' 115-107 loss in Game 6, Butler said the Warriors will "win together" because they are ready for the challenge that lies ahead:

"So we're going to win together, we're going to lose together. I know we're definitely going to win together come Sunday. We're good. We're smiling. We're listening to our music, celebrating life. We're ready to compete. We were ready to compete tonight. Things didn't go our way. OK, we're going to be ready to compete on Sunday. We're going to make the game go our way."

Coming off a 15-point loss in Game 5 at the Toyota Center, the Warriors looked to be in good shape on Friday night playing at home with a chance to end the series.

Things did not go as planned, as the Rockets led virtually the entire way. They went on a 14-1 run midway through the fourth quarter to turn a four point lead into a 106-89 score.

Golden State's defense, which had been the key to its turnaround after acquiring Butler, has really struggled. The Rockets are shooting 50.0 percent in the last two games, 25-of-60 from three-point range.

Stephen Curry's efficiency has dipped as he deals with a thumb injury. The two-time MVP is shooting 39.6 percent from the field in the last three games. He made 52.6 percent of his attempts in the first three games (45.2 percent from three).

This is not an unfamiliar spot for the Warriors to be in. They were on the losing end of arguably the most famous 3-1 lead in NBA history against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 Finals.

A loss on Sunday will make the Warriors the first team since the 2020 Los Angeles Clippers to blow a 3-1 series lead.

Golden State and Houston will play Game 7 on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. ET.