The Golden State Warriors are facing a significant challenge in their playoff series against the Minnesota Timberwolves, with star player Jimmy Butler dealing with the aftermath of a pelvis injury. Butler sustained the injury during the Warriors’ first-round matchup against the Houston Rockets, which forced him to exit Game 2 early and miss entirely.
In a recent admission, Butler revealed that he’s still feeling the effects of the injury, raising concerns about his availability for Game 3 against the Timberwolves. The pelvis contusion, initially diagnosed after a controversial play involving Rockets forward Amen Thompson, has left the Warriors uncertain about Butler’s status.
*Injury Update*
According to Head Coach Steve Kerr, Butler’s status for Game 3 would depend on further tests to determine the extent of the injury. Kerr remained optimistic, stating, “Jimmy always says he’s gonna be fine. But we have to wait to see what the MRI shows.”
*Butler’s Current Condition*
Despite the injury, Butler has been playing through the pain and has not missed a game since Game 3 against the Rockets. However, he admitted that he’s not fully fit, stating, “Yeah, for sure… but believe it or not, dominoes, coffee, and kids make it all better.” With Steph Curry ruled out for Game 3 due to a hamstring strain, the pressure is on Butler to deliver a strong performance to keep the Warriors’ playoff hopes alive ¹ ².
*Upcoming Games*
The Warriors are set to face the Timberwolves in Game 3 today, May 10, 2025, at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Given Butler’s uncertain status and Curry’s absence, the team’s strategy will be crucial in determining the outcome of the game ³.
*Series Schedule*
Here are the upcoming games in the series:
– *Game 3*: Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves, May 10, 2025, Chase Center, San Francisco
– *Game 4*: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors, May 13, 2025, Chase Center, San Francisco
– *Game 5*: Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves, May 15, 2025, Target Center, Minneapolis
– *Game 6*: Minnesota Timberwolves vs Golden State Warriors, May 19, 2025, Chase Center, San Francisco
– *Game 7*: Golden State Warriors vs Minnesota Timberwolves, May 21, 2025, Target Center, Minneapolis
The Warriors will need to strategize carefully to overcome the Timberwolves and advance in the playoffs
