Injury Report: Jimmy Butler (pelvis contusion) questionable for Game 3 vs. Rockets

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In their Game 2 loss to the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, the Golden State Warriors finished the contest without one of their core pieces. After a hard fall caused by contact with Amen Thompson while going for a rebound, Jimmy Butler exited the game and entered the locker room. Butler was later ruled out for the remainder of the game with a pelvis contusion.

After returning to the Bay Area, Butler underwent an MRI on Thursday. Following his MRI, the Warriors provided an injury update for Butler, including his status for Game 3 in San Francisco on Saturday.

According to the Warriors, Butler's MRI confirmed he suffered a pelvis and deep gluteal muscle contusion. Butler is questionable for Saturday's Game 3 against the Rockets.

Jimmy Butler III injury update: pic.twitter.com/DDzrKYL0KN

— Warriors PR (@WarriorsPR) April 25, 2025

According to Shams Charania of ESPN, Butler's status for Game 3 is in "serious jeopardy."

Golden State's Jimmy Butler has been diagnosed with a deep glute muscle contusion and his status for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets is in serious jeopardy, league sources tell ESPN. This is best case because MRI showed Butler avoided any fracture or structural damage. pic.twitter.com/nTEjv4QKp7

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 25, 2025

With Butler sidelined in Game 2, Steve Kerr turned to Jonathan Kuminga. The fourth-year wing tallied 11 points in 26 minutes off the bench. Gui Santos, Buddy Hield and Pat Spencer, Quinten Post and Kevon Looney all played double-figure minutes off the bench in Game 2.

The Warriors will host Game 3 on Saturday at San Francisco's Chase Center at 6:30 p.m. PT.

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