In the least surprising news possible, Draymond Green and Dillon Brooks were at the center of much of that, with Green somehow picking up five fouls, a technical and a flagrant in the game but managing to never get tossed.

ESPN's Jay Williams had high praise for Butler following his performance. "He isn't just a star. He's the best technician teammate in the NBA," Williams said. "It's not just about scoring. He orchestrates winning and he impacts the game. In clutch time, he outscored Houston by himself."