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**Headline: Warriors Forward Jimmy Butler Exits Game 2 with Pelvis Contusion, Casting Doubt on Game 3 Availability**

 

**HOUSTON** – The Golden State Warriors suffered a significant setback during their Game 2 matchup against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday night, losing key forward Jimmy Butler to injury and ultimately falling 109-94 at the Toyota Center. Butler sustained a painful pelvis contusion following a hard fall late in the first quarter and was unable to return, leaving his status for the crucial Game 3 on Saturday uncertain.

**Headline: Warriors Forward Jimmy Butler Exits Game 2 with Pelvis Contusion, Casting Doubt on Game 3 Availability**

**Headline: Warriors Forward Jimmy Butler Exits Game 2 with Pelvis Contusion, Casting Doubt on Game 3 Availability**

The injury occurred

 with thefirst quarter winding down. As players battled for position under the basket, Rockets guard Amen Thompson appeared to be pushed into Butler's legs while Butler was airborne attempting to secure a rebound. The contact sent both players crashing heavily

•  to the hardwood. While Thompson eventually rose, Butler remained down,
•  clearly in discomfort, prompting immediate concern from the Warriors'
•  bench and medical staff.

 

After several moments

Butler managed to get to his feet and slowly made his way to the opposite end of the court to shoot the free throws resulting from the foul call on Thompson. Demonstrating his characteristic toughness, he successfully converted one of the two attempts. However.

1.  shortly after the free throws, Butler was substituted out of the game and
2.  headed directly to the locker room for evaluation, visibly hampered by the
3.  injury. He finished the night with three points and two rebounds in limited
4.  action.

 

Post-game

Warriors Head Coach Steve Kerr addressed the situation, confirming the nature of the injury but stopping short of providing a definitive timeline for Butler's return. An MRI examination is scheduled for Thursday, which will offer a clearer picture of the severity of the contusion and inform decisions regarding his availability moving forward.

 

• "Jimmy always says he's going to be fine," Kerr told reporters,
•  acknowledging Butler's reputation as a tenacious competitor who often plays
•  through pain. "But we have to wait to see with the MRI. That will give us a
•  much better sense of what's going on and how much time he might need, if
•  any."

 

Kerr also commented 

on the play itself, absolving Thompson of malicious intent. "We didn't think there was anything wrong with the play," Kerr stated. "It looked like Thompson got pushed into him. It was just one of those unfortunate, hard-basketball plays that happen sometimes."

 

1. The potential loss of Butler for Game 3, or potentially longer, represents a
2.  considerable concern for Golden State. His impact was acutely felt in their
3.  95-85 Game 1 victory, where he delivered a stellar all-around performance,
4.  tallying 25 points, seven rebounds, and six assists. His scoring ability,
5.  defensive prowess, and veteran leadership are integral components of the
6.  Warriors' game plan.

 

When asked about contingency planning should Butler be sidelined, Kerr indicated it was premature to delve into specifics before receiving the MRI results. "Hopefully, Jimmy will be able to play," he reiterated. "But if not, obviously we have to go through our options and put together a plan. We'll have to adjust, and different guys will need to step up."

 

• In a separate development concerning player health, Warriors guard Brandin
•  Podziemski battled a stomach ailment throughout the day, reportedly due to
•  something he ate. After limited participation in the first half, Kerr confirmed
•  the rookie received an IV treatment during halftime, which allowed him to
•  return and contribute more significantly in the second half.

 

As the series shifts back to Golden State tied 1-1, the Warriors now face an anxious wait for the results of Butler's MRI, hoping their star forward can make a swift recovery for the pivotal Game 3 encounter on Saturday.