Jimmy Butler Injury Report: Will the Warriors' Star Forward Play Tonight Against the Rockets?

The Golden State Warriors will take on the Houston Rockets tonight at the Toyota Center. The Warriors are leading 3-1 after four games in the playoff series, and tonight they can clinch the tie by taking an unassailable 4-1 lead. Jimmy Butler will have the attention again. The forward made a heroic return in Game 4. He emerged as the standout by scoring 27 points in the game. So, will he able to repeat the performance tonight or will he sit out, as he has been dealing with an injury? Thus, the valid query remains intact - Will Jimmy Butler play tonight? Let's take note of the Golden State Warriors injury report to draw clarity on the subject.

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Jimmy Butler Injury Report

Jimmy Butler is unfortunately still listed in the injury report released by the Warriors ahead of the game against the Rockets. He is marked as "probable" for the game due to the pelvis injury. Thus, he may or may not feature tonight. There are reports that state that Butler is available to play the game. Hence, one can expect him to feature tonight.

Not long ago the Warriors were down and dejected, where it seemed that their season would come to an early conclusion. However, the recruitment of Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat changed the narrative for the Warriors. They gained a winning momentum after his arrival and after fighting all the ups and downs they eventually made it to the playoffs. His inclusion to the squad always comes as a massive impetus to GSW.

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Golden State Warriors Injury Report

Jimmy Butler is the lone entry in the Golden State Warriors injury report. As for the Houston Rockets, they are suffering injury concerns of their own. Jae’Sean Tate has been ruled out due to right ankle impingement.

Much like the previous four affairs, an even encounter between the Warriors and Rockers is expected to take place. With all to look forward to let's see whether the Warriors will take the unassailable lead of 4-1 tonight or will the Rockets bounce back and live to fight another day.