Bad Injury News Continues For Warriors During Rockets Series

The first round series between the Golden State Warriors and Houston Rockets now shifts to San Francisco for Game 3 on Saturday.Golden State got off to a great start in the series as they took Game 1 behind incredible performances from their superstar duo of Stephen Curry and Jimmy Butler.Unfortunately for the Warriors, Game 2 did not go their way as Houston was able to even the series at a game apiece.

Now, both teams will look to gain control of the series on Saturday night in Game 3 but the Warriors may be without a couple of their key players due to injury.Golden State has listed both Butler and Gary Payton II as questionable for Saturday’s game due to injury.Jimmy Butler and Gary Payton II are both questionable for Game 3 vs Rockets tomorrow night.



Payton has a right shoulder strain. Brandin Podziemksi isn't listed on the injury report after battling that recent stomach illness.— Anthony Slater (@anthonyVslater) April 25, 2025Of course, Butler is listed as questionable due to a pelvis and deep gluteal muscle contusion that caused him to exit Game 2 late in the first quarter after taking a hard fall on a rebound attempt.

Jimmy Butler went to the locker room after taking this hard fall in the 1st Q. https://t.co/QDauOoDaQ0pic.

twitter.com/amfd44VObd— Sports Injury Central (@SICscore) April 24, 2025For Payton II, he has been added to the injury report and listed as questionable due to a right shoulder strain.Both of these injuries are massive blows for the Warriors as both have played a key role in their success during the regular season as well as the playoffs.

The good news for the Warriors is that Brandin Podziemski is not listed on their injury report after he was limited in Game 2 due to a stomach illness.Golden State Warriors forwards Jimmy Butler III (10) and Draymond Green (23)© David Gonzales-Imagn Images This is massive news, especially if Golden State is without both Butler and Payton II as they will need Podziemski and the rest of their roster to step up.Of course, if Butler is sidelined for Game 3, Stephen Curry will have to carry the load for the Warriors along with Draymond Green, but Jonathan Kuminga could also see an increased role once again.

Despite this, it is a terrible time for the Warriors to be hit with the injury bug as they look to regain control of the series on Saturday..