Steve Kerr Provides Big Update on Jimmy Butler for Warriors-Rockets Game 3

Golden State Warriors coach Steve Kerr shares big update on star Jimmy Butler before Houston Rockets Game 3

Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) controls the ball as Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun (28) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images | Troy Taormina-Imagn Images

The Golden State Warriors entered their first round series against the Houston Rockets as the favorite, not only by betting odds but by media consensus. Even though the Warriors were the lower seed, they proved the people right with a 95-85 victory in Game 1. Having already won on the Rockets' home court, it seemed as though the series was swaying heavily in Golden State's favor.

However, things changed in Game 2, as not only did Houston bounce back, but Golden State lost star forward Jimmy Butler due to an injury in the first quarter. The Rockets went on to win, but the status of Butler continues to be monitored. Now, with Game 3 set to tip-off on Saturday, head coach Steve Kerr has provided an update

Steve Kerr says he is “relatively optimistic” about Jimmy Butler playing tomorrow. “I think there’s a chance he plays.”
— Ohm Youngmisuk (@NotoriousOHM) April 25, 2025

According to Kerr, the feeling is "relatively optimistic" regarding Butler's status for Saturday's game, despite the report from ESPN's Shams Charania that Butler's status is in serious jeopardy.

"We know he's willing to play through anything. So, we'll see," Kerr said. "This is a day-to-day thing for sure and we'll see how he feels tomorrow, but I think there's a chance he plays."

Kerr on Butler: "We know he's willing to play through anything. So, we'll see. This is a day-to-day thing for sure and we'll see how he feels tomorrow, but I think there's a chance he plays."
— Sam Gordon (@BySamGordon) April 25, 2025

Encompassing the entire regular season, Golden State holds a 25-27 record when Butler doesn't play, in comparison to a 23-7 record when he does play. While Golden State has the bonus of being the home team in games three and four, there's no denying the challenge that is presented if Butler isn't good to go.

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