One team that's plowing through any competition whatsoever is the Golden State Warriors, who are now 12-1 with Jimmy Butler in the lineup. It's hard to recall one single player having this much effect on winning and losing this quickly,

As the Golden State Warriors rediscovered their identity, Stephen Curry invoked Jimmy Butler’s presence to send a warning to the rest of the NBA. The NBA is full of surprises, and nothing is ever set in stone.

The Golden State Warriors are rolling since adding Jimmy Butler at the trade deadline, going 12-1 with the veteran in the lineup. Everyone is benefiting from Butler’s arrival, including superstar Stephen Curry.

Reaves has proven he can dominate this flimsy Milwaukee backcourt, averaging 23.5 points and 8.5 assists in two games against the Bucks last season. The Lakers will still be without Rui Hachimura, leaving a few extra scoring opportunities for Reaves to pick up.

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Drew Dinsick and Jay Croucher explain why they like the Los Angeles Lakers to cover against a Milwaukee Bucks team coming off three straight losses.