Minnesota long enough for Stephen Curry to get back with a realistic chance to make a difference: Jimmy Butler had to step out of this so-called Robin role that he has so enthusiastically embraced and actually put his Batman suit back on.

The Golden State Warriors opened their Western Conference semifinal series against the Minnesota Timberwolves with a 99-88 victory in Game 1 at Target Center. Coming off a grueling

Steve Kerr compared Jimmy Butler to Andre Iguodala with his leadership: "First, he had a fantastic coat on. He's so smart. He reminds me so much of Andre Iguodala, incredible basketball IQ and the ability to communicate what he's seeing to see his teammates from the bench."