Will Jimmy Butler Play Tonight For the Warriors? Know the Injury Report of the Star Forward Ahead of the Game Against the Bucks

Ahead of the start of the Golden State Warriors vs Milwaukee Bucks game, let's pay heed to the injury status of Warriors' new recruit Jimmy Butler, and figure out whether he will play tonight or not.

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Jimmy Butler has been traded to the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday.

Jimmy Butler is a 6-time NBA All-Star.

Jimmy Butler scored 25 points in his debut for the Warriors.

After making a notable debut in the game against the Bulls, the attention will once again be on Jimmy Butler. The star forward recently ended a long stint with the Miami Heat and after an exhausting trade saga, has joined the Golden State Warriors. Butler made an immediate impact for the Warriors by scoring 25 points. The contribution helped Golden State attain a convincing 132-11 win over the Chicago Bulls at the United Center. With the star buy firing on all cylinders from the outset, the GSW have garnered momentum, and it will be intriguing to witness whether they will be able to showcase the same domineering performance tonight when they come across the Milwaukee Bucks at the Fiserv Forum.

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Will Jimmy Butler Play Tonight against the Milwaukee Bucks?

Ahead of the start of the game against the Bucks, there are concerns related to Jimmy Butler's health as the star player is listed as "questionable" in the injury report released by the Warriors. It is the lingering Knee injury which has brought the inclusion of Butler in the injury report. However, fans can breathe a sigh of relief as the 6-time all-star has been cleared to feature in tonight's game against Milwaukee.

Despite not holding the stature he once used to among the fans, there is no denying that Jimmy Butler, 35, is still playing at a high level. His numbers back this statement. In the last 20 games, Butler has averaged 22.3 points, 6.1 rebounds, and 5.4 assists, showcasing that he still carries the prowess to dominate on both ends of the floor. 

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Butler to Improve Warriors' Prospects

As Butler provides solidarity in both offence and defense, his inclusion in the squad would render the Warriors with a significant edge over the Bucks. Stephen Curry and Buddy Hield, who took the onus during the adversity period now have the support from the star recruit, which would only improve the team's chances of outscoring its opponents.

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