The Warriors started Jonathan Kuminga in Butler’s place on Saturday night, but he didn’t play in the fourth quarter as Gary Payton II had a big impact late.

Butler had a major playoff debut with the Warriors in Game 1, backing up Curry with 25 points, seven rebounds, six assists, and five steals. He and Curry combined for 56 points, dominating on offense en route to the series-opening victory.

Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler suffered a hard fall during the team’s road Game 2 loss against the Rockets on Wednesday, April 23. Four days later, which included a Game 3 Warriors’ win in San Francisco without him,