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Warriors and Rockets Face Game 3 With Key Players' Status Uncertain

As the series tied 1-1 shifts to San Francisco, injuries to Jimmy Butler and Gary Payton II could impact Golden State, while Houston remains without Jae’Sean Tate and Jock Landale.

The Rockets and Warriors battle for the series lead Saturday night in Game 3 at San Francisco.
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Overview

  • Game 3 of the first-round NBA playoff series between the Houston Rockets and Golden State Warriors tips off at 7:30 p.m. CT tonight at Chase Center, televised on ABC.
  • Warriors star Jimmy Butler is questionable due to a pelvic contusion, though an MRI revealed no structural damage, while guard Gary Payton II is also questionable with a right shoulder strain.
  • The Rockets will again be without forward Jae’Sean Tate (right ankle impingement) and center Jock Landale (right knee contusion).
  • Historical data shows the winner of Game 3 in a tied best-of-seven series has gone on to win the series 74.2% of the time, underscoring the matchup's importance.
  • BetOnline lists the Warriors as 3-point favorites, with an over-under of 204, reflecting a close and competitive contest.