Jimmy Butler Benched for Game 3: Warriors vs. Rockets Showdown Heats Up!

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By: Mike

Jimmy Butler, a key player for the Golden State Warriors, will miss Game 3 of the team’s Western Conference opening round matchup against the Houston Rockets on a Saturday night. This is due to a significant contusion in his deep glute muscle that occurred during Game 2, as reported by ESPN’s Shams Charania.

In Butler’s absence, Jonathan Kuminga is slated to take his starting spot.

The injury occurred when Butler and Houston Rockets’ Amen Thompson both went up for a rebound during the first quarter of the second game, which Golden State lost. Butler fell heavily on his tailbone, causing him visible distress. He subsequently exited the game and did not return.

Game 3 is scheduled to start at 8:30 p.m. ET at the Chase Center, with the series currently locked at 1-1.


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