Jimmy Butler left early from the Warriors’ home game against the Thunder on Tuesday night after reportedly suffering what was designated a sore left knee.
After a play in which he lost his shoe on the baseline, the 36-year-old forward hobbled off mid-second quarter. He came briefly but missed the second half; officials declared him out before the fourth quarter started.
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Golden State made an amazing comeback even without Butler. Having trailed by up to 22 points in the third quarter,the Golden State Warriors
Could this injury affect the depth of the Warriors? Given that Stephen Curry is already sidelined with a quad problem, the Warriors’ depth raises questions about the timing of Butler’s departure and the ambiguity around the intensity of his knee discomfort.
Golden State’s bench has been pushed into more minutes and responsibility absence of both stalwarts. Though the reserves displayed resiliency and heart on Tuesday, Butler’s recovery schedule will determine the weight carried by the supporting cast.
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Regarding Butler, the team has given no thorough update other than categorising the problem as a sore knee; hence, supporters and analysts are left to eagerly await information on his status.
