Bulls fans everywhere gasped in horror during the second quarter of Friday night's game against the Nuggets when All-Star shooting guard Jimmy Butler was helped off the court holding his left knee.
Fortunately for Chicago, it appears Butler's injury isn't as bad as originally feared.
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An MRI performed on Saturday confirmed that Butler sustained a left knee strain and the timeline for his return to play will be determined by further evaluation in Chicago and his response to treatment, the team announced.