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.

SAN FRANCISCO — The Warriors know they’re a vastly different team without Steph Curry in the lineup, simply unable to replicate the kind of offense the two-time NBA scoring champ has been known to create throughout his Hall of Fame-caliber career.

Golden State must stave off elimination without its two-time MVP superstar in a road environment after losing the last three games since he went down with a hamstring injury in Game 1.