Even as Butler admittedly out of game shape and hasn’t had a practice to learn Golden State’s plays, he has scored 45 points in two contests. He’s gotten to the line for 28 foul shots, which has ripple effects in itself.

Jimmy Butler is off to a good start with Golden State. CHICAGO — Jimmy Butler drew the familiar “oohs” and “aahs” from the Chicago crowd when he cut backdoor for an alley-oop dunk in the opening minute.

Steph Curry scored 24 of his game-high 34 points after halftime and Jimmy Butler added 25 points in his team debut to boost the Golden State Warriors to a 132-111 win against the host Chicago Bulls on Saturday.

After Jimmy Butler's 25-point debut, the Warriors lauded the impact of his presence on the court and how he gives the team a "swagger" that it has been missing this season.

The marriage between Jimmy Butler and the Warriors already is a mutually beneficial partnership. Granted, it’s a small two-game sample size, but the veteran forward’s addition paid dividends for Golden State in its two wins over the Chicago Bulls on Saturday and the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday.

The Warriors have rediscovered their bravado and are brandishing it like a threatened viper bares its fangs. They have no credibility as bullies, but they’re acting the part and, moreover, getting away with it.