Jimmy Butler exits Warriors win over Heat with right knee injury

SAN FRANCISCO — Jimmy Butler had to be helped back to the locker room early in the third quarter of the Warriors’ 135-112 victory on Monday over the Heat at Chase Center.

Butler went down with 7:41 left in the third after receiving a post entry pass from Brandin Podziemski. While colliding with Miami’s Davion Mitchell, Butler landed awkwardly on his right leg, and then immediately crumpled to the ground while holding that knee.

After staying on the floor for several minutes while surrounded by teammates...