“Jimmy’s only gonna tell you he feel good. Like, he will lie, of course. So, we’ll see. He’s giving me zero reasons to not believe anything he says. So, I do believe” said Draymond Green in the aftermath of Jimmy Butler sustaining a worrying injury after Game 2 of the Warriors-Rockets series.
After crashing hard to the floor while chasing a rebound—and getting undercut midair by Rockets forward Amen Thompson—Jimmy Butler laid on the court, clutching his lower back in visible agony. It was a brutal sight. X-rays confirmed a pelvic contusion, but the full extent of the damage required an MRI. And given the weight Butler carries for the Warriors, the team’s playoff hopes were essentially riding on those scan results.
Well, it’s Thursday night—and the results are in. Bay Area fans, brace yourselves.
According to ESPN’s Shams Charania, Jimmy Butler has now been diagnosed with a deep glute muscle contusion. This puts his status for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets “in serious jeopardy”. Fortunately, the MRI determined that Butler avoided any fracture or structural damage. Even then, however, the news does not bode for the player, his teammates, and Bay Area fans.
Golden State’s Jimmy Butler has been diagnosed with a deep glute muscle contusion and his status for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets is in serious jeopardy, league sources tell ESPN. This is best case because MRI showed Butler avoided any fracture or structural damage. pic.twitter.com/nTEjv4QKp7
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) April 25, 2025
According to reports, mild contusions may heal within 5-7 days, but moderate to severe ones can take anywhere from 4 to 6 weeks. The Warriors will no doubt be hoping it’s the former—but they’re preparing for the worst.
This is a developing story.
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