In nearly 1,000 possessions prior to the playoffs, Golden State had a plus-12.8 net rating when Butler was on the floor without Curry. In those same non-Curry minutes, Butler averaged 24.9 points and 7.6 assists per 75 possessions, with a 63.7 true shooting percentage.

With Curry on the court, the Warriors might be contenders in these playoffs. Without him, they're starved and staring at an early exit.

The Golden State Warriors need a win on Monday Night against the visiting Minnesota Timberwolves, but they'll need to do that without starting guard Stephen Curry, who is injured.