Golden State Warriors Injury Report: What is the latest availability status of superstar Jimmy Butler, will he play against Houston Rockets?

The Golden State Warriors are going to host Houston Rockets for Game 3 in the ongoing first-round NBA Playoff series on Saturday, April 26 at the Chase Center. The main concern for the Golden State Warriors would be whether their star player Jimmy Butler features against Houston Rockets or not.

Will Jimmy Butler play against Houston Rockets?

The Golden State Warriors have surprised the fans by not leaving Jimmy Butler out of Game 4 against the Rockets and have listed him as questionable on the team's injury report. He is suffering from a pelvis and deep glute muscle contusion.

The former Miami Heat superstar suffered his latest injury while playing in Game 2 against the Rockets. He had a hard fall and was in visible pain as he was forced to leave the court. He straight away headed towards the locker room during the first quarter and did not return for the remainder of the clash.

On the eve of Game 3, Warriors head coach Steve Kerr provided a major update on Jimmy Butler's condition. He was optimistic for his potential return. Kerr didn't confirm his availability but suggested there's a strong chance that he might feature in the crucial match.

I'm relatively optimistic, Kerr told reporters. I mean, Jimmy is Jimmy. 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.

As soon as Jimmy Butler got injured in Game 2, the momentum shifted in the favor of Houston Rockets as they dominated on both ends of the floor. In his absence, the Warriors were unable to find any offensive rhythm. Having Butler available for Game 3 is a major boost for the Warriors keeping in fact that he was seriously injured in the previous game.

The seven game series is currently level at 1-1.

When and where to watch Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Game 3?

The tip-off time for the Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Game 3 is 8:30 pm EST. The live broadcast of Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Game 3 will be available on ABC. The fans can enjoy live streaming of Houston Rockets vs Golden State Warriors Game 3 on NBA League Pass and Fubo TV app.