Overview
- After the Christmas win over the Mavericks, Butler said heated exchanges between longtime partners are part of competition and nothing to worry about.
- He joked the Kerr–Green shouting match "turned me on a little bit" and said he liked the confrontation because it boosts the group.
- The argument happened on the bench during the Dec. 22 victory over the Magic, after which Green went to the locker room and did not return to the game.
- Kerr later described an emotional conversation with Green, with both apologizing to the team for their behavior and resetting the locker-room tone.
- Golden State responded with a 126-116 win to reach 16-15, as Butler posted 14 points, nine rebounds and nine assists with seven Warriors in double figures.