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Jimmy Butler Has 'Meniscal Injury' In Right Knee: Timberwolves
Jimmy Butler's scary injury happened during Friday's 120-102 loss to the Houston Rockets.
MINNEAPOLIS, MN — Minnesota Timberwolves fans fearing the worst can breath a sigh of relief, for now. All-star forward Jimmy Butler did not tear his ACL during Friday's 120-102 loss to the Houston Rockets.
The team announced that an MRI taken Saturday afternoon on Butler’s right knee revealed a "meniscal injury." The evaluation was conducted by the team's orthopedic surgeon Dr. Diane Dahm at the Mayo Clinic.
Whether Butler will be able to return before the playoffs is still unknown, but the Wolves will miss him regardless. In 56 games this season, Butler averaged 22.2 points, 5.4 rebounds and five assists.
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Butler appeared to take the news in stride, writing "a wise man once told me... you gotta take the crooked with the straights... so i just smile through it all..." in a post on Instagram.
Jimmy Butler leaves game vs. Rockets with an apparent knee injury. Catch the latest news as the games come down to the wire on #CrunchTime pic.twitter.com/IntTGtA6MR
— NBA TV (@NBATV) 24 February 2018
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Jimmy Butler came to Target Center to fulfill a Make-A-Wish commitment with 14-year-old Matthew Jong, who is battling aplastic anemia. Butler, on crutches, in good spirits in casual conversation.
— K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) 25 February 2018
Photo: Minnesota Timberwolves guard Jimmy Butler (23) reacts to a knee injury on the court as Houston Rockets guard Chris Paul (3) and team trainers hover over him during the second half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Feb. 23, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
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