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Jimmy Butler Ruled Out for Game 3 Against Rockets After Pelvic Injury

The Warriors forward's absence was confirmed following an MRI, forcing lineup adjustments in the pivotal playoff series.

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Jimmy Butler III #10 of the Golden State Warriors heads to the locker room in the first half after an injury against the Houston Rockets in Game Two of the Western Conference First Round NBA Playoffs.
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Overview

  • Jimmy Butler has been officially ruled out for Game 3 of the Warriors' first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets due to a pelvic and deep gluteal contusion.
  • The injury occurred in Game 2 when Butler was undercut by Rockets forward Amen Thompson, causing a hard fall onto his tailbone.
  • An MRI confirmed no structural damage, leaving the door open for Butler's potential return later in the series.
  • Butler's leadership and two-way play have been instrumental to the Warriors' resurgence, with the team going 25-9 in games he has played since his February trade from Miami.
  • Golden State will need to adjust its rotations and lean on its depth to compensate for Butler’s absence in the critical Game 3 matchup at Chase Center.