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The Golden State Warriors opened their 2025 NBA Playoffs campaign with a 95-85 victory over the Houston Rockets on Easter Sunday, but head coach Steve Kerr acknowledged a key adjustment he must make heading into Game 2.<\/p>\n

Speaking to reporters Tuesday, Kerr admitted he mishandled Jimmy Butler III\u2019s minutes in the series opener, despite Butler\u2019s standout performance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI thought where I made a mistake, honestly \u2013 we were rolling in that third quarter and I kept Jimmy out there because we were rolling and I thought I played him too much in the second half,\u201d Kerr said in a clip shared by The Athletic\u2019s Anthony Slater. \u201cSo I definitely need to look at the rotations and making sure we are getting guys the rest they need, making sure we are bringing in fresh bodies, and being able to play with a lot of intensity.\u201d<\/p>\n

Steve Kerr confident in Jimmy Butler\u2019s heavy workload after Warriors\u2019 Game 1 win over Rockets<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Butler logged 42 minutes in Game 1 and delivered a critical two-way performance. He finished with 25 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and five steals on 10-of-19 shooting from the field. His +14 plus-minus was second on the Warriors, just behind Brandin Podziemski, who added 14 points, eight rebounds, five assists, and two steals with a +17.<\/p>\n

When asked what minute range he ideally envisions for Butler, Kerr offered a confident stance.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think Jimmy is fine playing 40 [to] 42 minutes. He\u2019s different,\u201d Kerr said. \u201cThere\u2019s a handful of guys in this league that could play 42 minutes and not really affect them. So, I think Jimmy is fine playing 40 to 42 minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n

Golden State gained separation in the second quarter, outscoring Houston 29-13 to take a double-digit lead into halftime. Butler\u2019s defensive presence and offensive efficiency helped the Warriors control the tempo on both ends.<\/p>\n

Game 2 of the first-round series is scheduled for Wednesday at 9:30 p.m. ET on TNT. The series will then shift to San Francisco for Game 3 on Saturday.<\/p>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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