Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis contusion in Game 2 against the Houston Rockets, causing him to leave the game early. The injury occurred when Amen Thompson collided with Butler while going for a rebound. Despite briefly attempting to continue playing, Butler struggled with movement and was ruled out for the remainder of the game early in the second quarter. His absence could greatly impact the Warriors' performance, as the team had a strong record since Butler joined in February 2025.
Butler went up to grab a defensive rebound off Amen Thompson's missed shot, and Thompson flew into him. Butler came crashing down on his tailbone area and immediately looked to be in pain.
If Butler has to miss any further time, that would be a huge blow to Golden State. Entering Game 2, the Warriors were 25-8 since Butler made his debut.
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