Overview

• Jimmy Butler sustained a deep glute muscle contusion after a collision with Houston’s Amen Thompson in Game 2 of the first-round playoff series.
• An MRI confirmed no fractures or structural damage, but Butler is unlikely to play in Game 3 as he continues to recover.
• The Warriors face uncertainty regarding Butler’s return, with recovery for similar injuries ranging from days to several weeks.
• Golden State’s playoff prospects are impacted as the series, tied 1-1, shifts to San Francisco for Game 3.
• Jonathan Kuminga and other bench players may see increased roles as the team adjusts its rotation in Butler's absence.