Butler (pelvis) is listed as probable for Wednesday's Game 5 against the Rockets.
Butler is expected to suit up as the Warriors attempt to close out their first-round series against Houston on Wednesday. The star forward sustained the pelvic contusion after playing only eight minutes in last Wednesday's Game 2 loss and subsequently missed Saturday's Game 3 victory. However, Butler played 40 minutes in Monday's Game 4 win, posting 27 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 12-12 FT), six assists, five rebounds and one block.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Leads Dubs to win in return
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Butler logged 27 points (7-12 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 12-12 FT), five rebounds, six assists and one block across 40 minutes during Monday's 109-106 victory over the Rockets in Game 4 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
After missing most of Game 2 and sitting out Game 3 due to a pelvic contusion, Butler demonstrated that he was healthy by leading the Warriors in scoring in his return while also tying Brandin Podziemski for the team lead in court time. Playoff Jimmy was in full effect down the stretch in the fourth quarter, as he scored Golden State's last seven points while also grabbing a key rebound with four seconds left. Butler has scored at least 25 points in each of his two full games this postseason, and he's likely to come up big again Wednesday in Game 5 as the Warriors try to punch their tickets to the second round.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Good to go Monday
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Butler (pelvis) is available for Monday's Game 4 against the Rockets, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Butler will return to action after missing Saturday's Game 3 win over the Rockets due to a pelvic contusion. The veteran forward sustained the injury after playing only eight minutes in Wednesday's Game 2 loss, though he'll return for Game 4 as the club looks to take a 3-1 series lead. Coach Steve Kerr stated in his pregame presser that Butler won't be on a minutes restriction, and that his workload will depend on his pain tolerance and how he feels throughout the matchup, per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Likely to play Game 4
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Butler (pelvis) is expected to play Monday in Game 4 against the Rockets, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Butler missed Game 3 after suffering a pelvic injury eight minutes in Game 2, but he's trending toward returning to the floor Monday. In Game 1, Butler played a pivotal role in helping the Warriors take a 1-0 series lead, finishing with 25 points, seven rebounds, six assists and five steals. If the veteran star is cleared to play, he will increase the team's chances of taking a commanding 3-1 series lead and moving one step closer to advancing to the second round.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Goes through shootaround
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Butler was able to participate in Monday's morning shootaround, ESPN's Ohm Youngmisuk reports.
The shootaround was a light walkthrough, but Butler's availability bodes well for his status for Game 4 -- he remains listed as questionable. If Butler can play, it will be interesting to see if Jonathan Kuminga is forced completely out of the rotation again.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Not playing in Game 3
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Butler (pelvis) is out for Game 3 against the Rockets on Saturday, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Butler was initially deemed as questionable for Game 3, but in the end, the star forward will be sidelined for this matchup. Jonathan Kuminga will start in his place and should be in line for an elevated role in terms of playing time.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Officially deemed questionable
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The Warriors announced Friday that Butler has been diagnosed with a left pelvic and deep gluteal muscle contusion and will be listed as questionable Saturday for Game 3 of the team's first-round playoff series matchup with the Rockets.
Butler left Game 2 with 1:51 remaining in the first quarter after being undercut by Amen Thompsonand falling hard to the court, but he seems to have avoided a long-term injury. However, if Butler is forced to miss Game 3, Jonathan Kuminga -- who had been out of the rotation for Game 1 but played 26 minutes following Butler's departure in Game 2 -- would likely be in store for an elevated role once again.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Status in question for Game 3
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Butler has been diagnosed with a deep glute muscle bruise and is in danger of sitting out Saturday in Game 3 of the Warriors' first-round playoff series with the Rockets, Shams Charania of ESPN reports.
Butler was unable to return to Wednesday's Game 2 loss after suffering a hard fall to the floor late in the first quarter. While an MRI on Thursday cleared Butler of any structural damage, he'll still be in jeopardy of sitting out Saturday. The Warriors will undoubtedly monitor the star forward's status closely over the next couple of days before making a final call on his availability, but he's expected to be officially listed as questionable on the team's upcoming injury report, per NBA reporter Chris Haynes.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Won't return Wednesday
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Butler has been diagnosed with a pelvis contusion and will not return to Wednesday's game against the Rockets.
Butler took a hard fall during the first quarter after being undercut by Amen Thompson while jumping for a rebound and looked to be in significant pain. While early indications are that it isn't a severe injury, Butler will be unable to play for the remainder of Wednesday's contest. He'll have two full days to heal before Game 3 on Saturday. In the meantime, look for Jonathan Kuminga, Gui Santos and Gary Payton to see more run. Per Sam Gordon of the San Francisco Chronicle, Butler will undergo an MRI on Thursday.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Heads to locker room
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Butler has exited Wednesday's Game 2 against Houston and headed back to the locker room with an apparent tailbone injury, Lachard Binkley of SI.com reports.
Butler got undercut while going up for a rebound and was grabbing at his tailbone area before exiting the floor. While he's idle, look for Gui Santos and Gary Payton to see more action, though Jonathan Kuminga could see some run after being a DNP-CD in Game 1.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Strong line in Game 1 win
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Butler supplied 25 points (10-19 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 4-6 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and five steals over 42 minutes during Sunday's 95-85 victory over Houston in Game 1 of the first round of the Western Conference playoffs.
Butler and Stephen Curry combined for 56 points, while the Warriors' defense held the Rockets to 39.1 percent shooting from the floor and a woeful 20.7 percent from beyond the arc in the victory. Butler has stepped up at the right time for Golden State, scoring at least 24 points in five straight games while averaging 29.0 points, 7.0 assists, 4.8 boards, 2.6 steals and 1.2 threes and shooting 58.4 percent from the floor.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Steps up in Play-In Game
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Butler tallied 38 points (12-20 FG, 2-4 3Pt, 12-18 FT), seven rebounds, six assists and three steals in 40 minutes during Tuesday's 121-116 win over the Grizzlies.
Butler proved that his "Playoff Jimmy" nickname carries over to the Play-In Tournament by leading Golden State in scoring with a season-high 38 points. Butler was able to get to the line at will, as he shot 18 free throws individually compared to Memphis' 23 total as a team. The star forward was also active defensively and will be a key factor if the Warriors are able to advance past the Rockets in their first-round playoff matchup.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Team-high nine assists in defeat
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Butler closed Sunday's 124-119 overtime loss to the Clippers with 30 points (12-20 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 6-9 FT), one rebound, nine assists, one block and one steal across 48 minutes.
Butler tallied his fourth 30-point performance of the season and first since landing in Golden State, but his near double-double couldn't lift the team out of the Play-In Tournament. It's worth noting Butler appeared to be hobbling after sustaining a knee to his left thigh late in Sunday's game, so his status for Tuesday's tilt against the Grizzlies is worth monitoring. The All-Star forward had a slow start in the scoring department after joining the Warriors, but he picked up his production during the last month of the regular season by averaging 19.5 points, 6.0 assists, 5.3 rebounds and 2.1 steals in 33.7 minutes through his last 15 appearances.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Scores team-high 24 points
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Butler racked up 24 points (6-10 FG, 1-2 3Pt, 11-11 FT), five rebounds, seven assists and two steals over 28 minutes during Friday's 103-86 win over the Trail Blazers.
A temporary exit from Stephen Curry (thumb) gave Butler the opportunity to lead the offense. The Warriors did what was necessary to keep their hopes for Play-In exclusion alive after dropping a stunner to the Spurs. The team will rely on Butler to post another strong total Sunday against the Clippers, especially if Curry's thumb becomes a more serious issue.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Hits for 28 points in loss
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Butler closed with 28 points (5-8 FG, 2-2 3Pt, 16-17 FT), four rebounds, seven assists and two steals in 38 minutes during Wednesday's 114-111 loss to the Spurs.
Although Butler smothered Harrison Barnes as he took the inbound pass with seconds left, he was unable to prevent Barnes' game-winning three pointer. It was a bad finish to an otherwise standout performance from Butler, who posted his best scoring total since joining the Warriors. The Spurs were relentless in defending the veteran, but Butler responded by punishing them with 16 points from the charity stripe.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Musters only 10 points
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Butler totaled 10 points (2-4 FG, 6-7 FT), two rebounds, three assists and two steals over 20 minutes during Tuesday's 133-95 victory over the Suns.
Butler sat early with the rest of the starting lineup during the rout but never got into a groove with the minutes he was given. Although he's provided a much-needed spark for the Warriors, he's come up short a few times since joining the team. Over 25 games with the Warriors, he's averaging 17.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 4.8 assists.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Posts 19 points in win
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Butler racked up 19 points (6-13 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), three rebounds, five assists and five steals across 34 minutes during Friday's 118-104 victory over Denver.
The Warriors have gone 21-5 since acquiring Butler, who is thriving in his new surroundings. Since the switch from Miami, the veteran has averaged 17.3 points, 6.0 assists, 5.9 rebounds and 1.6 steals, helping to make the Warriors a legitimate contender for the NBA title.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Ready to go vs. Denver
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Butler (forearm) has been upgraded to available for Friday's game against the Nuggets, Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints.com reports.
Similar to Stephen Curry (pelvis), Butler was also deemed a game-time call, but he'll suit up and should deliver his characteristic toughness and two-way play, traits that have had a huge impact for Golden State. Butler is averaging 17.9 points, 6.6 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 1.8 steals per game over his last 10 appearances while helping to carry the Warriors to a 7-3 record in that span.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Game-time call vs. Denver
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Butler (forearm), who is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets, will go through his pregame warmup and is a game-time decision, Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN.com reports.
Butler sustained the left forearm strain during Thursday's win over the Lakers, though he was able to return from the locker room and finish the game. Moreover, head coach Steve Kerr said that he's hopeful the veteran forward will play in the second half of the club's back-to-back set, per Vic Lombardi of Altitude Sports. If Butler is sidelined against Denver, Jonathan Kuminga and Gui Santos are candidates for an uptick in playing time.
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Warriors' Jimmy Butler: Iffy for Friday
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Butler is questionable for Friday's game against the Nuggets due to a forearm strain, Anthony Slater of The Athletic reports.
Butler left Thursday's win over the Lakers in the third quarter due to a left forearm strain but returned to start the fourth quarter and played his usual role. Slater notes that Butler's injury is minor, but the Warriors may still be cautious during the second half of a back-to-back set. Stephen Curry (pelvis) is also questionable for Friday's game.
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