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Warriors Announce Unfortunate Jimmy Butler Injury News vs Thunder

Warriors Announce Unfortunate Jimmy Butler Injury News vs Thunder

Summary

Jimmy Butler played for the Golden State Warriors against the Oklahoma City Thunder but had to leave the game due to a sore left knee. The Warriors removed Butler from the game at halftime and did not play him in the second half. Gary Payton II took Butler's place, and the Warriors made a strong comeback, narrowing the score gap significantly.

Key Facts

  • Jimmy Butler played for the Golden State Warriors against the Oklahoma City Thunder.
  • Butler left the game before halftime due to a sore left knee.
  • The Warriors did not play Butler in the second half, and Gary Payton II replaced him.
  • The Warriors outscored the Thunder 44-28 in the third quarter.
  • The game became close, with the Warriors behind by only a few points at the start of the fourth quarter.
  • Steph Curry, another key player for the Warriors, is also injured and awaiting further evaluation.
  • The status of Butler's knee will be monitored for future updates.

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