"Jimmy HalfAButtler" - NBA fans react after Steve Kerr makes Jimmy Butler glute injury admission 

Jimmy Butler returned in Game 4 of the Warriors-Rockets series from a one-game absence, citing a glute injury. He suffered the injury in the first quarter of Game 2 and missed the last seven quarters of the series before returning on Monday. Butler made a dominant comeback, dropping 27 points, five rebounds and six assists on just seven attempts.

He got the clutch rebound up one with six seconds left and made the final two free throws to seal a 109-106 win and a 3-1 series lead for the Warriors. After the game, Steve Kerr revealed that Butler only played because it was the playoffs, or else he would need a week or two to recover from the injury.

"If it were the regular season, he’d probably miss another week or two. But it’s the playoffs and he’s Jimmy Butler."

Steve Kerr on Jimmy Butler: “If it were the regular season, he’d probably miss another week or two. But it’s the playoffs and he’s Jimmy Butler.” byu/MrBuckBuck innba

After Kerr's admission, NBA fans on Reddit posted hilarious reactions to Butler's situation, lauding him for playing through the unusual injury.

One fan used a pun, saying:

"Jimmy HalfAButtler"

Another said:

"27 & 5 on 1 a** cheek is diabolical"

One fan was awed by Butler's recovery:

"he couldn’t run. like… how? dude is insane"

One fan added:

"54 10 2 after 2 weeks confirmed"

Another Reddit user hailed Kerr's quote, saying:

""It's the playoffs and he's Jimmy Butler" Banger quote."

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Jimmy Butler on his injury

Jimmy Butler seemed in discomfort at various points after his return on Monday. However, he gutted it out and delivered for the Warriors. The six-time All-Star gave detailed insight into his first game back, suggesting he found his groove eventually.

"This is part of the game, and you know, body starts to warm up, you start to move a little bit better, you gain confidence," Butler said. "People start talking to you. And then, oh, good things happen."

The Warriors needed a massive effort from Butler, with Steph Curry struggling for the first time in this series. Curry posted 17 points and shot a measly 2-for-8 from 3.