Jimmy Butler missed Saturday's loss to the 76ers due to back spasms, marking his first game out as a member of the Warriors.

"Jimmy gives them something different," said Melo. "Jimmy gives you another Draymond on the defensive end. So Jimmy can now guard the players, and Draymond can be the safety now,

The Warriors were playing without six-time All-Star Jimmy Butler for the first time since trading for him, and the team clearly felt his absence. The Warriors are 7-1 when Butler plays, and Golden State desperately needs him back on the court moving forward.