In Game 2 of the 2024 NBA Playoffs, the Golden State Warriors faced the Houston Rockets, where Warriors’ forward Jimmy Butler III suffered a pelvic contusion after a hard fall caused by Amen Thompson. Despite Butler’s absence, Houston’s Jalen Green excelled with 38 points, leading the Rockets to a 109-94 victory that evened the series at 1-1. Warriors coach Steve Kerr expressed uncertainty about Butler’s status for Game 3, emphasizing the team’s need to adapt if he cannot play while highlighting concerns about their depth and strategy moving forward.
