Golden State’s Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis contusion during the first quarter of Wednesday’s 109-94 loss to the Houston Rockets. The injury occurred when Amen Thompson, while attempting to grab a rebound, collided with Butler, causing him to take a hard fall. Butler remained down longer than Thompson before slowly walking to the free-throw line, where he made 1 of 2 attempts before being taken out of the game and heading to the locker room.
Coach Steve Kerr was uncertain about Butler’s availability for Game 3 on Saturday and mentioned that the star forward would undergo an MRI exam on Thursday. “Jimmy always says he’s going to be fine,” Kerr said, but the MRI results will provide clarity.
Before the injury, Butler had contributed three points and two rebounds. He had a strong performance in Game 1 with 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists in Golden State’s 95-85 victory.
Kerr emphasized that Thompson’s collision with Butler appeared unintentional, stating, “It was just one of those plays.”
The Warriors will adjust their strategy if Butler is unable to play in Game 3, though Kerr remains hopeful about his return. Meanwhile, Brandin Podziemski, who dealt with a stomach ailment, returned in the third quarter after receiving IV treatment.
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