In the NBA regular season, the Warriors defeated the Lakers 119-109. In this game, Warriors star Butler performed well. He was very aggressive on the offensive end and was very stable in free throws. He scored the highest score in the team. In 35 minutes, he made 7 of 14 shots, 1 of 2 three-pointers, and 16 of 16 free throws. He scored 31 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal, with a plus-minus value of +20.
According to statistics, Butler's 31 points today is a new high in the opening game of his career. The previous record was 24 points.