The Golden State Warriors will take on the Minnesota Timberwolves tonight in game 2 of the round 2 playoff series. The Warriors will enter the Target Center with a 1-0 lead and will look to double it. However, the Golden State have been struck with a massive injury setback in the form of Stephen Curry. The star guard will not feature in tonight's game due to a hamstring injury. In the absence of Curry, the onus will fall on reliable forward Jimmy Butler. Butler changed the fortunes of the GSW immediately after arriving, and he also successfully formed a partnership with Steph. It will be interesting to witness how Butler will fare without the presence of Stephen on the floor. Before contemplating that, it is imperative to note Jimmy Butler's status for the game as well. Let's take a look at the Golden State Warriors' injury report to know whether Jimmy Butler will play tonight or not.
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Jimmy Butler Injury Report
Jimmy Butler is not listed in the injury report released by the Warriors ahead of Game 2 against the Timberwolves. Thus, he will most certainly be in the starting lineup. As mentioned, Butler improved the prospects of the Warriors when they were in a precarious situation during the regular season; thus, the expectations of the fans will be high with him, and several will count on him to deliver his A-Game and bail GSW out.
Jimmy Butler has been averaging 17.5 points, 5.4 rebounds, and as many assists. While these are decent numbers, they keep varying, which means the star forward is capable of notching higher figures. Moreover, with Curry ruled out, he will have to show up for his team and give a standout performance tonight.
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Golden State Warriors Injury Report
Aside from Stephen Curry, there is no other injury listed in the Golden State Warriors' injury report. The Minnesota Timberwolves, on the other hand, are also not devoid of injury issues. Point Guard Rob Dillingham will miss out on the game due to an ankle injury.
Stephen Curry's absence will put the Golden State under substantial pressure, but they still have the ability to withhold the damage and inflict it in return. For the Timberwolves, it is a huge impetus as the opponent is weak on a day when they needed to win; it is an ideal situation for the T-Wolves. Will they be able to capitalise? Let's wait and see what transpires in the Warriors vs Timberwolves Game 2 showdown.