Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler suffered a right knee injury on Monday night during the team’s 135-112 victory against the Miami Heat at Chase Center in San Francisco. Butler was hurt midway through the third quarter after landing awkwardly while attempting a play and was unable to put weight on his right leg.

Butler was immediately ruled out for the remainder of the game and taken to undergo an MRI exam to determine the severity of the knee injury. The Warriors have not released a definitive diagnosis, and results of the MRI were expected by Tuesday with no official confirmation of the extent of the injury.

Brandin Podziemski led the Warriors scoring with 24 points, while Stephen Curry contributed 19 points and 11 assists in the win over Butler’s former team. The Warriors made 24 three-pointers in the game and maintained control despite losing Butler in the second half.

Warriors head coach Steve Kerr and teammate Stephen Curry both acknowledged concern for Butler’s condition after the game, with Curry saying the team was awaiting scan results. The club confirmed Butler would have further evaluation before any official injury timetable could be set.

No official statement from the Warriors has confirmed a specific diagnosis such as an ACL tear or other ligament injury, and the team has kept Butler’s status under review pending imaging results. The organization’s injury report for upcoming games will be updated once more information is available.

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