Warriors observations: Jimmy Butler injured in win over Heat

Warriors observations: Jimmy Butler injured in win over Heat

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Key Points:

  • The Golden State Warriors defeated the Miami Heat 135-112, but the game was overshadowed by Jimmy Butler's right knee injury, which forced him out after 21 minutes; Butler has a history of knee issues and was undergoing an MRI for further evaluation.
  • Stephen Curry scored 19 points with 11 assists and five three-pointers, coinciding with his 12th NBA All-Star Game selection and 11th as a starter.
  • Andrew Wiggins, playing against his former team for the first time at Chase Center, scored 18 points in the first half but was held scoreless in the second half, finishing as Miami's second-leading scorer.
  • Moses Moody has significantly improved his three-point shooting recently, making