Steve Kerr talked about Jimmy Butler’s injury and how the superstar felt after coming out early in Game 2.
The Golden State Warriors were defeated in Game 2 by the Houston Rockets. It was yet another physical encounter, but this time the rocket was more prepared.
Of course, a big turning point in the game came in the second quarter. Amen Thompson seemed to have hurt Jimmy Butler with his reckless play.
After that, without a serious second option, the rocket could limit its reaching the basket with a focus on Stephen Curry.
Jimmy Butler missed a good portion of the game. But what is the prognosis for his injury? How about Butler? Steve Kerr answered all these questions.
Read more: Jimmy Butler says Warriors star with “the most difficult job” was disappointed by team “22 times” vs. Rocket
Steve Kerr spoke to the media after Game 2. Speaking about Jimmy Butler’s injury and how he feels, Kerr said the former All-Star had said he was fine.
However, the Warriors head coach explained that Butler had to get an MRI scan. Kerr also spoke about the physicality that continued throughout the game.
“Jimmy always says he’s fine. We have to wait and see on the MRI… I’ve never seen a replay. I asked our guys behind the bench and they just said they had some physicality in the rebound.”
“Amen Thompson accidentally found himself under Jimmy. I didn’t think there was anything wrong with this play. It’s just one of those plays.”
Read more: What Stephen Curry told Charles Barkley after weakening his Key Warriors teammate: “Don’t twist it…”
The first report shows Jimmy Butler suffered from pelvic conscience in the fall. In general, pelvic conspiracy takes about 1-3 weeks to recover.
This could spell disaster for the Golden State Warriors. Draymond Green recently acknowledged how important Butler is to both ends of the team.
Steve Kerr’s concerns about Jimmy Butler’s minutes may have come to fruition as they need to look to Jonathan Cuminga to replace the production.
The hope is that the warriors have enough momentum and spinning parts to survive Butler’s absence, no matter how long.