Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr let it be known just how important their win over the New York Knicks on Tuesday was in the Jimmy Butler era. The Athletic’s Anthony Slater shared coach Kerr’s sentiments following the Warriors’ 114-102 win over the Knicks: “Steve Kerr said the Warriors are developing a “real identity.”

Getting Stephen Curry another star to help lead the charge in Golden State has been exactly what the doctor ordered for the Warriors. The team has comfortably climbed up the standings since Butler's arrival and now occupies the sixth seed in the Western Conference.

The New York Knicks could not secure a win without Karl-Anthony Towns (personal), as the Golden State Warriors continue to

The Knicks' lack of three-point defense this season has been well-documented, but their loss to the Warriors on Tuesday goes beyond that.

The big story surrounding the New York Knicks is the absence of All-Star center Karl-Anthony Towns. KAT had to miss his seventh game of the season because of personal reasons, and it is unclear when he will return to the team.

Stephen Curry had 28 points and nine assists while running his personal record to 12-1 at Madison Square Garden, and the Golden State Warriors beat the New York Knicks 114-102.

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The Golden State Warriors faced off against the New York Knicks in a thrilling matchup that once again showcased the brilliance of Stephen Curry. As the Warriors continue their push for playoff positioning, Curry proved why he is one of the most iconic players in NBA history.