The Golden State Warriors’ playoff dreams may have taken a serious hit Wednesday night after star forward Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvic contusion during a Game 2 loss to the Houston Rockets.
Butler, a key part of Golden State’s “Batman and Robin” pairing alongside Stephen Curry, took a hard fall that forced him out of the game. The injury raises immediate concern for the Warriors, who are counting on the veteran’s postseason experience and defensive grit to carry them through a tough Western Conference bracket.
The Warriors dropped Game 2 on the road, leveling the first-round series 1-1. With the Rockets gaining momentum and Butler’s status uncertain, Golden State faces a critical juncture as the series shifts back to Chase Center.
There’s no official word yet on Butler’s availability for Game 3, but with a pelvic contusion, even short-term absence could swing the series—and potentially derail the Warriors’ bid for their fifth championship since 2015.
Stay tuned for updates on Butler’s condition and Golden State’s next moves as the playoffs unfold.