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Jimmy Butler Reveals Warriors Confidence Level Ahead of Game 7 vs. Rockets

The Golden State Warriors are on the verge of blowing a 3-1 series lead against the Houston Rockets. The Warriors followed a 131-116 loss in Game 5 on Wednesday with a 115-107 Game 6 loss on Friday. This series is now headed for a winner-take-all Game 7.

The Warriors will travel to Houston, as Game 7 will tip-off on Sunday at 8:30 p.m. EDT inside the Toyota Center.

Jimmy Butler and Stephen Curry have been a dynamic duo since Butler arrived in the Bay Area, however, they both struggled mightily in the fourth quarter of Game 6.

Curry scored just three points in the final quarter, shooting 1-for-7 from the field, including 1-for-5 from 3-point range. Butler wasn't much better, scoring just five points (all on free throws), failing to make a field goal attempt on five attempts.

Despite their struggles, Butler remains supremely confident in his team's ability to get the job done in Game 7.

"Na, it's at an all-time high. Now of all times, it's win or go home, it's not wavering," Butler said when asked about the Warriors' confidence level after two straight losses.

“I think we just know how important it is. They do too, though. On the road, backs against the wall, I think this is why you play this game,” Butler said of the Warriors' mentality heading into a Game 7 on the road.

The Warriors have played exceptional basketball since the arrival of Butler. They hold a 23-7 record since Butler was acquired via trade in early February.

The Warriors have failed to close out games in this first-round series against the Rockets, facing double-digit deficits in the second half of their past two games.

Butler and Curry both continue to play banged up, as Butler is fighting through an injured pelvis and Curry is playing through an injured right thumb.

It'll be win or go home for the Warriors and Rockets in their Game 7 matchup on Sunday on TNT.

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