Things couldn’t be more different for Butler now as he’s thriving with the Warriors, after a rough ending in Miami. Butler delivered an efficient, composed showing, scoring 27 points on 7-of-12 shooting (58.3%). He also hit 1-of-2 from deep, finishing at 50% from three.

A Cavaliers veteran sent a key text message to a group thread for the team that reminded them of the job at hand. What followed was a historic win.

The Rockets will regret not winning the one game that Jimmy Butler was out this series with his pelvic contusion, because he returned on Monday and had himself a night. Butler scored 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter — including hitting free throws that proved to be the game winners — plus secured the game-sealing rebound.