Warriors' Jimmy Butler in Doubt for Crucial Game 3 Against Rockets After Painful Fall
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Golden State Warriors' forward Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets due to a pelvic contusion sustained in a fall during Game 2. Coach Steve Kerr remains optimistic about Butler's participation, citing his willingness to play through injuries. The series, tied at one game each, shifts to San Francisco for the next game, with the Warriors relying heavily on Butler's contributions on both ends of the court.
Key Points
Jimmy Butler was injured in a fall during Game 2, resulting in a pelvic contusion and gluteal muscle injury.
Coach Steve Kerr is optimistic about Butler's participation in Game 3, describing it as a day-to-day situation.
The Warriors and Rockets series is tied 1-1 as it moves to San Francisco for Game 3.
Butler's injury impacts the Warriors' strategy, with other players like Jonathan Kuminga and Brandin Podziemski stepping up.
Houston's Dillon Brooks commented on the fairness of the play that injured Butler and criticized Draymond Green.
Stephen Curry mentioned similar past injuries and the impact of Butler's absence on the team's rotations.
