Warriors star has bruised glute muscle

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The Golden State Warriors are hoping two days of relaxation will allow guard Jimmy Butler to return to the lineup for Recreation 3 of their first-round NBA playoff collection in opposition to the Houston Rockets.

Butler left Wednesday’s sport late within the first quarter and didn’t return after being undercut on a rebound try and touchdown onerous on his tailbone.

Butler was recognized with a bruised glute muscle after an MRI on Thursday, however the check confirmed no structural harm, an individual acquainted with Butler’s damage instructed USA TODAY Sports activities. The particular person was not approved to talk publicly on the check outcomes.

Butler needs to play in Recreation 3 on Saturday, however in all probability will probably be listed as questionable on the Warriors’ damage report, the particular person mentioned.

After the foul by Houston’s Amen Thompson, Butler bought up gingerly and limped to the free throw line. He transformed one in all two foul pictures, then left the sport and headed straight to the locker room.

“Hopefully, he’s OK,” Warriors coach Steve Kerr mentioned after the sport. “We’ll see. … Jimmy all the time says he’s going to be superb. However we’ve got to attend and see with the MRI.”

Jimmy Butler standing will affect Recreation 3

Butler was acquired in February from the Miami Warmth to offer the Warriors a veteran presence with playoff expertise, in addition to give Stephen Curry some scoring and playmaking assist. Butler is also a key defensive cog and, at 35, was anticipated to offer the Warriors a closing piece in what may very well be their final, greatest run at one other NBA title with this group.

Nevertheless, Kerr mentioned that if Butler is dominated out for Recreation 3, “we’ll need to rethink every part.”

The collection, tied at one sport apiece, resumes Saturday in San Francisco.

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