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Injuries Sideline Stars as Raptors, Warriors Clash
21 Jan
Summary
- Raptors and Warriors enter with identical 25-19 records.
- Jimmy Butler's season-ending ACL injury impacts Warriors.
- Both teams face significant injury concerns impacting lineups.

The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors are preparing for their second and final regular-season meeting on Tuesday at the Chase Center. Both teams enter the game with matching 25-19 records, placing the Raptors fourth in the Eastern Conference and the Warriors eighth in the Western Conference.
The Warriors have been dealt a significant blow with the news that Jimmy Butler suffered a season-ending torn right ACL. This injury comes at a critical time as the team was gaining momentum heading into the All-Star break.
Injury reports reveal further challenges for both squads. The Raptors will be without several key players including Collin Murray-Boyles, R.J. Barrett, Jakob Poeltl, Ja'Kobe Walter, and Chucky Hepburn. Meanwhile, the Warriors will also be missing Seth Curry, with Draymond Green and Gui Santos probable despite ankle issues. De'Anthony Melton remains questionable.




