Jimmy Butler Suffers Injury Scare in Warriors-Rockets Game 2

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler suffered an injury against the Houston Rockets

Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) walks on the court during the second quarter against the Houston Rockets at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors are staying in Texas to take on the Houston Rockets for a huge Game 2 matchup on Wednesday night, coming off a dominant Game 1 victory to take a swift 1-0 series lead.

However, Game 2 has not gone nearly as smoothly. The Rockets jumped out to take as much as a 12-point first-quarter lead, looking to make a statement after losing at home to kick off their playoff campaign.

When things could not seem to get worse for Golden State in the first quarter, star forward Jimmy Butler took a scary fall after being undercut by Rockets rookie Amen Thompson.

Jimmy Butler hit the ground hard after being undercut by Amen Thompson 😳 pic.twitter.com/Icd2wBF50U

— Warriors on NBCS (@NBCSWarriors) April 24, 2025

Thompson undercutting Butler was clearly unintentional, but it was a very scary moment for the entire Warriors franchise and fanbase.

Butler had three points and two rebounds in the first quarter, but had to head to the locker room after this hard fall.

Jimmy Butler went to the locker room after colliding with Amen Thompson. pic.twitter.com/Ucox0vHwgN

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 24, 2025

Butler was phenomenal in Golden State's Game 1 win, dropping 25 points, 7 rebounds, 6 assists, and 5 steals on 10-19 shooting from the field. The Warriors took a chance on Butler by trading for him at February's deadline, but the six-time NBA All-Star could not be panning out better for the Warriors.

Since acquiring Butler, the Warriors have looked like legitimate championship contenders, especially since superstar point guard Steph Curry has been able to elevate his game alongside Butler.

Mar 8, 2025; San Francisco, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) talks with guard Stephen Curry (30) during a game against the Detroit Pistons in the second quarter at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: David Gonzales-Imagn Images | David Gonzales-Imagn Images

If Butler has to miss any time with this apparent tailbone injury, the Warriors could be in serious trouble, especially against this dangerous Rockets team.