"Butler went down with 7:41 left in the third after receiving a post entry pass from Brandin Podziemski. While colliding with Miami's Davion Mitchell, Butler landed awkwardly on his right leg, and then immediately crumpled to the ground while holding that knee. After staying on the floor for several minutes while surrounded by teammates, Butler rose to his feet. He then slowly walked back to the locker room, helped by Jonathan Kuminga and Gary Payton II, and putting almost zero weight on his right leg."
"The Warriors listed him as out with a right knee injury a few minutes later. Butler, 36, had been on his way to a stellar game against the team that traded him last February, finishing the night with 17 points and four assists in 21 minutes. Butler's injury depleted an already thin Warriors front line. Starting power forward Draymond Green was unavailable for the Heat game with a right ankle injury."
Jimmy Butler injured his right knee early in the third quarter at Chase Center after colliding with Davion Mitchell following a post entry pass from Brandin Podziemski. Butler landed awkwardly on his right leg, crumpled to the court, remained on the floor for several minutes, then walked to the locker room helped by Jonathan Kuminga and Gary Payton II, bearing almost no weight. The Warriors listed him out with a right knee injury minutes later. Butler had 17 points and four assists in 21 minutes before leaving. His exit further depleted a thin front line already missing Draymond Green and Gui Santos.
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