How many points did Jimmy Butler score tonight against LA Lakers? (April 3)

Jimmy Butler had a quiet evening on the scoring front against the LA Lakers on Friday. The Golden State Warriors superstar finished with 11 points, four rebounds, two assists, and three steals to play his part in the team's 123-116 win at Crypto.com Arena.

The 35-year-old shot 4-for-7 from the field and was 1-for-2 from beyond the arc. The veteran came into the game averaging 17.5 points, shooting 45.3% from the field, 6.1 rebounds, 6.2 assists, 1.4 steals and 0.3 blocks for the Warriors. Butler's hustle and energy played a role as he chipped in with the assists and steals to help Golden State maintain their 10-point lead for a major portion of the game.

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Jimmy Butler suffers injury scare during Warriors vs Lakers showdown

During the third quarter, Jimmy Butler was seen heading to the locker room as he was dealing with an issue on his left arm/hand. His status for the remainder of the game looked uncertain, but the forward later returned to the floor and played the entirety of the game.

Butler has been a force for the Warriors, and also received high praise from teammate Steph Curry, who in the postgame take reminded fans of what the veteran was capable of and his sets he showed over the years.

The Warriors and Jimmy Butler head back to Chase Center to host the hurting Denver Nuggets as part of their second set in their back-to-back. It will be interesting to see the team's take on Butler's injury and whether he will suit up against Denver.

Only time will tell if his arrival in San Francisco will see if Golden State goes the distance as they improve to 45-31 and extend their winning streak to four games. They are seeded No. 5 in the West with six games left in their regular season.