Can Curry miss Butler lead the team to win two consecutive away games?

With Curry's absence, G2 Butler leads the team to win, but he also faces many challenges. The following is a specific analysis.

Warriors favorable factors:

- Butler has excellent personal abilities: After joining the Warriors, Butler performed well in key ball handling, averaging 8.3 points per game in the fourth quarter and shooting percentage of 57%. He is good at low post attack and mid-range back-to-body singles, can attract defense and create opportunities for his teammates. He has a large defense coverage area, and averages 1.8 steals per game, which can improve the team's defensive intensity.

- Role players have room to play: Curry is absent, and other role players may get more opportunities to play. For example, Hilde scored 24 points in 5 of 9 three-pointers in G1, if he could continue his feel, he could share Butler's offensive pressure. In addition, players such as Podjemsky may also play their own characteristics and contribute to the team under the leadership of Butler's organization.

- The team's defense has a certain foundation: After the trade deadline, Butler's lineup led by Curry (without Curry) has a net victory over the opponent by 12.8 points per 100 rounds with the top 1% of the league's defensive performance. Coach Cole also emphasized that he would rely on defense to win. If the strength of G1's defensiveness can be continued and the Timberwolves' scoring is limited, the Warriors have the possibility of winning.

Timberwolves' Advantage:

- Complete core lineup: Timberwolves core Edwards averaged 26.2 points, 9.3 rebounds and 5.5 assists per game in the playoffs, G1's performance was sluggish, and may rebound in the future. The team also has players such as Conley and Randall. They have shooting ability on the outside and Gobert’s frame protection inside. The lineup is complete and their strength cannot be underestimated.

- Strong inside strength: The Timberwolves averaged 14.5 frontcourt rebounds per game, ranking first in the league. Gobert has a clear height advantage in the inside. If you improve your position awareness, you can increase your second offensive score, putting great pressure on the Warriors inside. The Warriors' inside franchise protection success rate is only 58%, ranking fifth from the bottom in the league.

- The three-point shooting percentage is expected to rebound: the Timberwolves' regular season three-point shooting percentage is 37.7%, ranking fourth in the league. G1 has an abnormal three-point shooting percentage, making only 5 of 29 shots, and G2's three-point shooting percentage is likely to rebound. If so, its offensive efficiency will crush the Warriors.

Judging from the current situation, ESPN predicts that the Timberwolves' chance of winning in G2 exceeds that of the Warriors. However, the results of the basketball game are uncertain. If the Warriors can play Butler's core role, let the role players continue to perform well, and at the same time limit the Timberwolves' inside and three-pointers, they will also have a chance to win the game.