Injury Update on Jimmy Butler: Warriors Star May Sit Out Game 3 Against Rockets
Jimmy Butler's status remains uncertain for Game 3 following a pelvis contusion sustained in the playoffs.
Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis and deep glute muscle contusion due to a hard fall in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets. He is questionable for Game 3 according to announcements made on Friday.
Butler had an MRI after getting injured while going up for a rebound in the first quarter of their previous game. In a similar incident, Stephen Curry had a comparable injury previously during the season.
“Jimmy Butler hit the ground hard after being undercut by Amen Thompson”. Translation: Jimmy Butler fell hard after being unintentionally knocked by an opponent.
Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed optimism over Butler’s chances, saying, “I think there’s a chance [Butler] plays. Jimmy is Jimmy, he’s willing to play through anything.”
The Warriors face mounting pressure as they navigate this playoff series without potentially losing one of their key players.
