Kerr attributed that fact to Butler playing at a high level, and the fact that lineups with both Butler and Kuminga have tended to struggle since the Warriors traded for Butler in February. “It doesn’t mean they’re out of the loop going forward, it’s just how this game played out,” Kerr said of Kuminga and Gui Santos, who also did not play.

Follow live coverage of the NBA regular-season finale. Stephen Curry remains one of the NBA’s greatest draws. His limitless shooting range, ballhandling wizardry and child-like joy for the game still cause fans to line up around the court to watch his pregame warmup.

Billy Heyen is a freelance writer with The Sporting News. He is a 2019 graduate of Syracuse University who has written about many sports and fantasy sports for The Sporting News. Sports reporting work has also appeared in a number of newspapers, including the Sandusky Register and Rochester Democrat & Chronicle