The Warriors turned the tide on Thursday, securing a 105-98 victory over the Houston Rockets, where their defense shined. The Warriors held the Rockets to just 40.9% from the fiel

Butler bullying his way to the line slows the game down and can take an opponent out of its rhythm. It allows the Warriors to play with a set defense more often, a key as they navigate that end of the floor without Andrew Wiggins — who was their best point-of-attack defender.