Warriors' Jimmy Butler Injured, MRI Scheduled After Game 2 Loss

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvic contusion after a hard fall in the first quarter of Game 2 against the Houston Rockets, forcing him to exit early and miss the rest of the game. Without Butler, the Warriors struggled defensively and lost 109-94, allowing the Rockets to even the series at 1-1. Head coach Steve Kerr stated that Butler will undergo an MRI to determine the severity of the injury, expressing uncertainty about his availability for Game 3. Medical experts and team observers suggest Butler may miss at least the next game, even if no fracture is found, which could significantly impact the Warriors' postseason hopes. The play involving Rockets guard Amen Thompson was not considered dirty by Kerr, who attributed the incident to the physical nature of playoff basketball. Should Butler be sidelined, Jonathan Kuminga is expected to see an increased role in the lineup.