Jimmy Butler got hurt early in Game 2. Now, fans and players wait to see how serious it is.
What Happened to Jimmy Butler?
- In the first 7 minutes of Game 2, Jimmy Butler fell hard after fighting for a rebound.
- He landed on his lower back or hip.
- He left the game with a pelvis injury.
- Butler will get an MRI on Thursday to check the damage.
Steve Kerr’s Message About Butler
After the game, Warriors coach Steve Kerr spoke about the injury:
“Jimmy always says he’s going to be fine,” Kerr said. “We’ll have to wait to see with the MRI.”
Kerr didn’t want to guess what happened during the fall but added:
“It looked like there was some physical play. Thompson may have ended up under Jimmy by accident.”
Was Amen Thompson’s Play Dirty?
- Some fans online think Amen Thompson's contact was dirty.
- The hit didn’t look clean, but it may have just been a fast, physical play.
- Thompson didn’t get a foul, and the NBA has not made any comments yet.
A Tough Game Ahead
Both teams are known for playing hard:
Warriors’ Physical Players:
- Draymond Green
- Jonathan Kuminga
- Gary Payton II
- Moses Moody
- Kevon Looney
- Brandin Podziemski
Rockets' Tough Squad:
- Amen Thompson
- Dillon Brooks
- Jabari Smith Jr.
Game 3 is set for Saturday, and it may get rough. Both teams are ready to fight for a win.
What’s Next?
- Butler’s MRI results will be key.
- Game 3 will be in San Francisco.
- Expect more physical play and fan debate as the series continues.
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