Butler made 16 of 16 free throws! Cole: He can control the game on the court. He never makes a mistake.

Today's NBA opener, the Warriors played away against the Lakers 119-109. After the game, Cole accepted an interview with reporters.

When asked how important Butler's performance at the free throw line was, Cole said: "Very important, that's why we became a good team when we got him last season. Since we got him, he has provided that kind of stability, the ability to draw fouls, get to the free throw line, and stabilize the rhythm of the game."

"You know, he never makes a mistake, he just controls the game for us when he's on the court, and we need that." You know, we always play our best when we can back up the chaos that Draymond and Steph create with some stability, which Iguodala and Livingston have done in the past, because the chaos they create, while very powerful, can also get us out of control at times.

"Jimmy can stabilize us, and I think he did a great job in this regard today."

In this campaign, Butler played 35 minutes, shooting 7 of 14 from the field, 1 of 2 three-pointers, 16 of 16 free throws, and scored 31 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists, and 1 steal.

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