Jimmy Butler III and the Golden State Warriors will be taking on Joel Embiid and the Philadelphia 76ers on March 1. With their last minute addition before the NBA trade deadline, the Warriors have emerged as one of the best teams after acquiring Butler and are currently on a five game winning streak.
On the other hand, the 76ers have had a terrible season. Their chances of making it to the postseason appear to be shrinking with each passing game. As both teams prepare to face off, fans should be interested in this game’s injury reports and projected lineups.
Jimmy Butler III Listed Out for Warriors vs. 76ers
Warriors fans will be disappointed to hear Butler does not look entirely healthy for this matchup against the 76ers. After all, his presence has been a sparkplug for the team, which seems poised to make a comeback in the second half of the season.
Jimmy Butler is out tonight in Philadelphia. Back spasms.
— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) March 2, 2025
According to the injury reports, Butler has back spasms and was listed as questionable, ultimately being ruled out. He is not the only star who has injuries.
Here are the complete injury reports and projected lineups for the Warriors-76ers game.
Golden State Warriors Injury Report
- Jimmy Butler (out)
- Jonathan Kuminga (out)
Golden State Warriors Projected Lineup
- Stephen Curry
- Brandin Podziemski
- Quinten Post
- Moses Moody
- Draymond Green
Philadelphia 76ers Injury Report
- Joel Embiid (out)
- Kyle Lowry (out)
- Eric Gordon (out)
- Jared McCain (out)
Philadelphia 76ers Projected Lineup
- Tyrese Maxey
- Quentin Grimes
- Paul George
- Kelly Oubre Jr.
- Andre Drummond
Although Butler will not play for the Warriors, Embiid not suiting up for the 76ers and potentially being shut down for the rest of the season is clearly the bigger variable.
Golden State is on a five-game winning streak while the 76ers are on a nine-game losing streak. That alone should tell fans which team is more likely to win.
