Overview

• Jimmy Butler suffered a deep glute muscle contusion after a hard fall during Game 2, caused by a collision with Houston's Amen Thompson.
• An MRI confirmed no fractures or structural damage, but Butler's availability for Game 3 remains uncertain as he undergoes treatment and evaluation.
• Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed cautious optimism about Butler's chances to play, calling it a day-to-day decision based on pain tolerance and recovery progress.
• Jonathan Kuminga is expected to see increased minutes if Butler is unable to play, though his recent performance showed signs of rust after limited action in previous games.
• Butler has been instrumental in the Warriors' turnaround since joining the team in February, with the team going 25-9 in games he has played.