Jimmy Butler posted 18 points, 11 rebounds, and 12 assists for his second triple-double with the Golden State Warriors, leading them to a narrow 117-114 win over the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night — a game marked by the loss of Stephen Curry to injury.
Curry, who sat out Tuesday’s win over Milwaukee for rest, exited late in the third quarter after suffering a pelvic contusion. He was injured on a hard fall while attempting a layup, landing on his tailbone and remaining on the floor for several moments before being helped to the locker room. He did not return and missed the final 15 minutes of the game.
Draymond Green contributed 21 points and seven rebounds, while Quinten Post added 18 points on six made 3-pointers for the Warriors.
Scottie Barnes led Toronto with 29 points and 10 rebounds. Immanuel Quickley added 21 points, and Jakob Poeltl had 18 points and eight rebounds.
Game Takeaways
Raptors: Without RJ Barrett for a third straight game, Toronto kept the contest competitive but couldn’t find enough scoring down the stretch to pull off the upset.
Warriors: Golden State capped a successful 6-1 homestand and improved to 16-3 since acquiring Butler at the trade deadline. The team is playing with renewed energy and looks primed for a postseason push.
Key Moment
With Golden State up by three in the closing moments, Butler made a critical defensive play by blocking Jamal Shead’s layup attempt. He was fouled on the ensuing play and sank both free throws to help secure the win.
Key Stat
Green’s 18 first-half points were his most in an opening half since he scored 22 in Game 7 of the 2016 NBA Finals against the Cavaliers.
Looking Ahead
The Warriors will travel to face the Atlanta Hawks on Saturday, while the Raptors will return home to take on the San Antonio Spurs on Sunday.
