He was unable to put weight on the leg and required assistance from teammates Gary Payton II and Buddy Hield to reach the locker room.
The headline of the night wasn't just the score, but a significant injury to Warriors star . Midway through the third quarter, Butler collided with Miami’s Davion Mitchell and went down holding his right knee.
Stephen Curry notched a double-double, recording 19 points and 11 assists , expertly navigating the Heat's defensive pressure. Golden State Warriors vs Miami Heat - Link 3
Watch the full highlights of the Warriors' explosive offensive performance and the key plays from their bench contributors:
Buddy Hield continued his hot streak with 16 points , providing essential spacing alongside rookie Quinten Post, who chipped in 15. A Bittersweet Victory: The Jimmy Butler Injury He was unable to put weight on the
Before leaving, Butler had put up 17 points against his former team.
Podziemski led the charge with a season-high 24 points , with 17 coming in a relentless second-half surge. Stephen Curry notched a double-double, recording 19 points
In a display of offensive prowess, the Golden State Warriors tied their season-high by sinking . The second unit was the catalyst for this blowout, outscoring Miami’s bench 48-24.