SAN FRANCISCO — With the Golden State Warriors ... through. The Warriors outscored Oklahoma City by 14 with Looney on the floor. Same with Wiggins. They were plus-12 in Payton’s minutes.

Butler didn't stand out in the box score Sunday, but his plus-28 point differential was second-best on the Warriors ... issue. Payton continues to handle a limited role in the Golden State ...

Golden State sent Andrew Wiggins, Dennis Schroder, Kyle Anderson, and a top-10-protected 2025 first-round pick as part of the deal, securing Butler on a two-year, $111 million extension.

While the electrifying moment helped ice Golden State's big win over the Thunder, it also provided Payton and his teammates -- and Warriors fans -- a level of energy that has not been felt much ...

The Golden State ... the Warriors had taken control of the final few minutes, and were looking to close out an impressive win over the best team in the Western Conference. Enter Gary Payton ...

Payton and Looney in particular are probably more valuable to the Warriors than they’d be for another team. Both champions with Golden State, they’ve each helped shape the team’s culture.