Jimmy Butler Breaks Silence on Injury Scare in Warriors-Clippers

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler took a hit from Kawhi Leonard

Apr 13, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) looks on against the LA Clippers during the first quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images / Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Even though the Golden State Warriors went 23-8 after trading for Jimmy Butler, the team is somehow still heading to the NBA's play-in tournament after losing to the LA Clippers on Sunday afternoon.

To make matters worse, Butler had an injury scare late in the game when he took an accidental knee from a drive attempt by Clippers superstar Kawhi Leonard. From that moment on, Butler was seen with a significant limp on the court and didn't make a huge impact in the game.

Jimmy Butler knee injury pic.twitter.com/r9qr6RJVhi

— Tedd Buddwell 🏀🏈 (@TedBuddy8) April 13, 2025

After the game, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr addressed the scare, claiming the Butler is okay from the knee to the quad.

Jimmy Butler took a knee to the quad from Kawhi Leonard late and was limping around. Steve Kerr: "He said he's OK."

— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 13, 2025

Butler addressed the injury himself, reassuring Warriors fans that he'll be okay and ready to go against the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament.

"I’ll be all right," Butler said. "Drink some coffee, play some dominoes and I’ll feel better.”

Jimmy Butler when asked about his injury: “I’ll be all right. Drink some coffee, play some dominoes and I’ll feel better.”

— Dalton Johnson (@DaltonJ_Johnson) April 13, 2025

For the Warriors to have any semblance of success in the NBA playoffs, they'll need a healthy Jimmy Butler. He's been the key to the team's turnaround since the trade deadline, and there's a big enough sample size to show how important he is.

Fortunately, the Warriors face off against the Memphis Grizzlies in the play-in tournament - a team that's dealing with major injuries themselves. The winner faces off against the Houston Rockets in the NBA playoffs.

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