Jimmy Butler Out For Game 3, Dealing With Limited Mobility

Jimmy Butler has been ruled out for Game 3 against the Houston Rockets due to a deep glute muscle contusion as he continues to deal with “significant swelling.”

Jonathan Kuminga is set to start in his place. Quinten Post will also start for the Warriors alongside Draymond Green and Kuminga.

“He basically has no mobility and it’s not just about playing through pain or taking painkilling shots,” said Shams Charania. “He literally cannot move well enough to play basketball tonight for the Warriors. And, remember, this is someone that has played through a grade 2 MCL spring for three quarters last season in the playoffs. The Warriors are now hopeful for Game 4 on Monday potentially for Jimmy Butler to actually play.”