Sun Apr 27 03:10:00 UTC 2025: ## Warriors’ Jimmy Butler Ruled Out of Game 3 Against Rockets
**San Francisco, CA** – Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler will miss Game 3 of their first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets due to a pelvis and deep gluteal muscle contusion. The team announced the decision Saturday, hours before tip-off.
Butler suffered the injury during Wednesday’s Game 2 loss, after a hard fall following a collision with Rockets forward Amen Thompson. While initial reports held out hope for his participation, an MRI confirmed the contusion, although thankfully no structural damage was found.
The Warriors had listed Butler as questionable earlier in the week, and coach Steve Kerr indicated Saturday morning that a pre-game workout would determine his availability. However, ultimately, the team opted to err on the side of caution, ruling him out of the crucial Game 3 matchup at Chase Center.
Butler’s absence is a significant blow to Golden State. He has been instrumental in the team’s success this season, contributing significantly to their 25-9 record (including playoffs and the Play-In Tournament) in games he played. The Warriors struggled offensively in his absence during Game 2. The team will now look to other players to step up in his stead as they aim to even the series.
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