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Only 1 win away from advancing! Butler is likely to play in the G5 game, and all players in the Fire Yong can play

6:04am, 7 May 2025【Basketball】

Yesterday, according to the news released by team reporter Anthony Slater, the Warriors officially announced the team's latest injury, and Butler will likely play in the fifth game of the team's away challenge to the Rockets. In addition, other rotation players from both the Warriors and the Rockets are available.

In the G2 game, Butler was knocked over and fell to the ground by Amen Thompson in the first quarter. After persisting for a while, he returned to the locker room and then withdrew from the on-the-spot game. Before leaving the game, he played 7 minutes and 52 seconds, made 1 of 2 shots, scored 1 of 2 free throws, and scored 3 points and 2 rebounds. After the game, the Warriors official said that Butler suffered a deep gluteal contusion, but fortunately there were no fractures or structural injuries. In the G3 game, Butler did not appear due to injury.

Butler made a comeback in the G4 game where the Warriors defeated the Rockets 109-106. He played for 40 minutes on the game, making 7 of 12 shots, including 1 of 2 three-pointers, scoring 27 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists and 1 block.

Warriors are currently leading the Rockets 3-1 in the series, and the fifth game of the two teams will be held at 7:30 am on May 1.