Golden State is also conducting self-reflection after losing consecutive games against the Toronto Raptors and Dallas Mavericks. The Warriors need to find a way to compensate for the absence of Butler, who averaged 20.0 points, 5.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists over 38 games.

Minnesota lost its fourth game in a row on Thursday night against the Bulls.

Coby White scored 22 points, Josh Giddey added 21 off the bench, and Jalen Smith converted two clutch free throws late to lift the Chicago Bulls to a 120-115 win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.