Warriors’ Jimmy Butler Suffers Pelvis Contusion, Set for MRI: What This Means for Golden State’s Playoff Push

Warriors’ Jimmy Butler Suffers Pelvis Contusion, Set for MRI: What This Means for Golden State’s Playoff Push

Warriors’ Jimmy Butler Suffers Pelvis Contusion, Set for MRI: What This Means for Golden State’s Playoff Push The Golden State Warriors' playoff hopes have taken a sudden blow as star player Jimmy Butler suffered a pelvis contusion during Game 2 against the Houston Rockets on Wednesday, leaving fans, teammates, and coaches anxiously awaiting further updates. The injury, which occurred late in the first quarter, forced Butler out of the game after just eight minutes of play, leading to a tough 109-94 loss for the Warriors that evened the series at 1-1. The Injury: A Hard Fall with Big Consequences With just 2:28 left in the first quarter, Butler, who had been performing exceptionally well throughout the postseason, went up to grab a defensive rebound. Houston Rockets' guard Amen Thompson, who was jostling for position with Draymond Green, inadvertently collided with Butler, causing the Warriors forward to fall hard onto his tailbone area. Butler immediately seemed to be in signifi…