Jimmy Butler questionable for Game 3 of Warriors' first-round series against Rockets
- Forward Jimmy Butler of the Golden State Warriors suffered an injury during Game 2 in Houston on Wednesday.
- Rockets forward Amen Thompson undercut Butler as he fought for a defensive rebound in the first quarter.
- The Warriors initially ruled Butler out for the remainder of the game due to a pelvis contusion.
- An MRI performed Thursday revealed a deep glute muscle contusion but no structural damage or fracture.
- This injury diagnosis puts Butler's status for Saturday's Game 3 in serious jeopardy.
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Curry, Warriors will need others to step up if Butler misses Game 3 against Rockets
Jimmy Butler has repeatedly referred to Stephen Curry as Batman to his Robin. So, after Butler went out with a pelvic bruise in Game 2 of Golden State’s first-round Western Conference playoff series with the Houston Rockets Curry was asked…
Jimmy Butler Puts Pelvic Contusion At Risk After Warriors’ Uncertain Announcement In Injury Report
“If Jimmy’s out, we have to rethink everything.” After Jimmy Butler’s nasty fall in Houston during Game 2, Steve Kerr highlighted how crucial his status is for their strategy moving forward. Well, the forward has been diagnosed with a pelvis and deep gluteal muscle contusion, and there is a high chance he might not suit up tomorrow. That’s because Jimmy has been listed questionable on the injury report. But while concern rises among Dub Nation a…


Brooks says Green, not Thompson, is 'the dirty player'
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Jimmy Butler's Game 3 status uncertain as Warriors prepare to host Rockets
The Golden State Warriors got some encouraging news on Jimmy Butler from someone who should know -- Stephen Curry -- as their Western Conference first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets shifts to San Francisco for Game 3 on Saturday…
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