Warriors vs Rockets: Will Jimmy Butler Play Tonight? Latest Update on Golden State’s Star Forward
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ES Man down, game down. The Golden State Warriors suffered heartbreak in the second game of the first round after Jimmy Butler left the court following a hard fall. A gutsy win in the first game helped them survive as the teams are level on terms after two rounds, and the series is now reduced to best of 5.
Butler’s awkward fall after getting tangled in the Rockets’ star’s follow-through. He was in pain and was later taken out for examination. After initial scans, Butler once again underwent an MRI on the following day, which confirmed a pelvis and deep gluteal muscle contusion.
According to pro physiotherapy, the recovery time for a pelvic contusion can vary from a few days to a few weeks, depending on the severity of the bruising. This raises questions over Jimmy Butler’s availability for the Warriors vs Rockets game 3.
Will Jimmy Butler Play Tonight Against the Houston Rockets?
Jimmy Butler is listed as questionable on the Warriors’ injury report. However, Steve Kerr has shown faith in the 35-year-old that he could take up the court. He said, “I’m relatively optimistic. I mean, Jimmy is Jimmy. We know he’s willing to play through anything, so we’ll see. I mean, this is a day-to-day thing for sure, and we’ll see how he feels tomorrow, but I think there’s a chance he plays,”
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The star, known for his fighting spirit, the former Mami Heat star, will do whatever he can to help his side get a ‘W’. Experts gave out a ray of hope, suggesting that he could play on pin killers as there is no structural damage.
Other probable players for the game are Stephen Curry, who was listed as questionable after sporting a splint on his right thumb. But his status is now upgraded to available, while GP II is still on questionable status with a strained right shoulder.
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