The Golden State Warriors winning run hit a sudden stoppage on Saturday when they suffered a humbling defeat at the hands of the Philadelphia 76ers. The Warriors missed the star new recruit Jimmy Butler in the game, which became evident as they lost the game by a margin of seven points. The Warriors will be in action again tonight. They will take on the struggling Charlotte Hornets at the Spectrum Center. The attention would be on Jimmy Butler again, and thus before the star of the game, it is imperative to take a look at the Warriors' injury report to determine the status of Butler.
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Jimmy Butler Injury Report
Jimmy Butler is listed as "probable" in the injury report released by the Golden State Warriors ahead of the game against the Hornets. Butler is troubled by back spasms and hence his name has entered the injury sheet. Considering his injury status, Jimmy Butler may or may not play tonight's game. However, as the team remains at a precarious situation in the league, it is more likely that he will feature tonight. The former Heat superstar faced a huge setback last week as he was sued for $260,000 in alleged unpaid rent. Therefore, should he play tonight, it will be intriguing to see whether he will be able to brush past the financial jolt and still deliver a handy performance on the court.
Ever since Jimmy Butler entered the set-up of the Golden State Warriors, the team's prospects have immensely improved. From the stage of a severe struggle, the GSW regained the state of success and Jimmy Butler played a vital role in the changed fortunes. Warriors have won seven out of their last nine games, and they are expected to take the win number forward this week.
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Golden State Warriors Injury Report
Aside from Jimmy Butler, two more names are featured in the Warriors' injury report.
Warriors Injury Report at Charlotte:
- Jimmy Butler: Probable due to back spasms
- Quinten Post: Probable due to ankle sprain
- Jonathan Kuminga: Out due to ankle injury
Despite the injury struggle, the likes of Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are expected to lead the Warriors to victory tonight. Hornets on the other hand will have to come out with a desperate measure to down the Warriors tonight and end the tough stretch of six losses in a row.
