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Jimmy Butler, Paul George Game Statuses Revealed for Warriors-76ers
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- Jimmy Butler is out for Thursday's Warriors-76ers game due to a knee injury, with Stephen Curry also sidelined for the road trip.
- De’Anthony Melton will debut for the Warriors after an ACL injury, expected to play around 20 minutes to slow Tyrese Maxey.
- The 76ers will be without Paul George, Kelly Oubre, and Trendon Watford, with Joel Embiid listed as questionable.
- The game will test Golden State’s depth with Butler and Curry out, while Embiid's status adds another layer to Philadelphia’s lineup.
- Melton’s addition is aimed at guarding Maxey, who has reached 30+ points in 11 games this season.
- ESPN’s reporting notes Butler’s knee injury isn’t believed to be serious, though his status remains uncertain for Philadelphia.
- Curry will miss the Warriors' upcoming three-game road trip, with the earliest return date set for Dec. 12 against the Timberwolves.
- Warriors faced a 11-11 mark at the time, aiming to rebound after a double-digit loss to Oklahoma City earlier in the season.
- Melton’s defensive on/off numbers have shown teams performed better with him on the court in multiple seasons.
- The article highlights potential strategic implications for the Warriors with Butler and Curry out.
- The report frames Melton’s debut as a meaningful moment for Warriors' depth and defensive effort.
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