Overview
- Golden State's Jimmy Butler sustained a pelvic contusion in Game 2 after a collision with Houston's Amen Thompson, leaving his availability for Game 3 uncertain.
- Rockets forward Dillon Brooks shifted blame to Warriors' Draymond Green, accusing him of being the 'dirty player' in the incident.
- Warriors coach Steve Kerr and Rockets coach Ime Udoka both defended Thompson, stating the play was unintentional and part of aggressive playoff basketball.
- Warriors wing Moses Moody responded to Brooks' accusations with irony, referencing Brooks' own reputation for physical play.
- Stephen Curry publicly supported Draymond Green on social media, while both teams prepare for a pivotal Game 3 in the tied series.