Jimmy Butler was ruled out during the first quarter of the first round series after suffering pelvic conspiracy with a severe fall Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets. Butler was undercut in the air by Rockets Guard Armentompson while securing a rebound and quickly finished the game.
Pelvic conspiracy reportedly takes 2-4 weeks to heal. If Butler is out for a certain period of time, it’s a big blow to Golden State and can swing the series. The Rockets got a 14-point halftime lead with Butler out of the game. The Warriors took Game 1 in the series. Fans are debating whether it’s a dirty play by Thompson. Watch the play here:
This is another way of looking at the play:
Draymond didn’t even push Amen Thompson.
Dirty af. pic.twitter.com/Ji11awbaad
– de÷redess warriors fan (@goidenstate) April 24, 2025
It appears Thompson has Draymond Green’s legs entangled, which sends him to Butler. Nothing seems intentional about that. It’s just a pity, freak play and could change the series in a real way.
Butler was incredible with the Warriors’ first game win. The Warriors have gone 23-7 since they traded with him. He is given them a secondary offensive creator to put pressure on Steph Curry, and he is also a key piece of average defence. If Butler is in this series, the Rockets suddenly become a heavy favorite of the series. Butler received an MRI on Thursday. This tells the team more about the injury.
This is the sane thing about the Butler Tempson incident from athletic Sam Vesien.
No one had to pretend that, as was the dirty play of Amen Thompson, who caused Butler’s injury. He was just trying to play a knife for Oleb, and his legs were tied up with Draymond, who was trying to get his body. Bad luck, I hope Jimmy returns to Game 3.
– Sam Vecenie (@sam_vecenie) April 24, 2025
Immediately I’ll feel better, Jimmy Butler. This series is not the same without you.
