Butler, coming off a pulled starter game and averaging nearly 29 points in his usual minutes, aims for a strong start against the Rockets in Game 6.

Butler has averaged 28.7 points over his last six games, including a 38-point performance in the Play-In Tournament and a 25-point showing in Game 1.

Jimmy Butler has taken on a larger offensive role for Golden State, surpassing Draymond Green, and has recorded at least seven assists in both playoff games and the final three regular-season games.

Curry averaged 27.1 points over the last 25 games of the 2024-25 season, scoring 26 or more points 13 times, and has averaged 26.7 points in 10 closeout games since 2019-20.

Dillon Brooks has scored at least 12 points in 49 of 80 games this season, averaging 13.7 points in 10 games against the Golden State Warriors and 15.8 points with 58.5% shooting in postseason games at Chase Center.

Fred VanVleet struggled in the first two playoff games with 17 points on 6-of-27 shooting, but bounced back in Games 3 to 5, averaging 22.7 points and five three-pointers on 52.5% shooting, while needing to perform well to help the Houston Rockets force a Game 7.

Buddy Hield scored 17 and 15 points in Games 3 and 4 for the Golden State Warriors, averaged 11.9 points in 24 starts this season, and scored at least 10 points in 45 of 88 games overall.