Jimmy Butler to Return vs. Cavaliers After Missing 2 Games with Groin Injury
The Philadelphia 76ers announcedย that guard Jimmy Butler will return to the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Butler had been dealing with a groin injury, originally suffered last Monday, that caused him to miss two gamesโboth losses.ย Fortunately, an MRI on Tuesday revealed the injury was not "significant," perย Kyle Neubeckย of the Philly Voice.
Butler joined the 76ers in a November trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves and has been nearly as good as advertised.
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The four-time All-Star is averaging 19.8 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in his 13 appearances and has continued his strong perimeter defense.ย Philadelphia has also gone 10-3 with Butler in the starting lineup.
Without Butler, Turkish internationalย Furkan Korkmaz moved into the starting lineup and averaged 12 points, 3.0 assists, 2.5 rebounds and 1.5 steals in 32 minutes per game.
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