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NBA Playoffs 2025 Rockets vs. Warriors Game 5 Injury Report: Key Update on Jimmy Butler as Dubs Aim to Wrap Up the Series Tonight

A commanding 3-1 deficit in the series has put Houston on the brink of elimination.

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The Houston Rockets will host the Golden State Warriors in highly anticipated Game 5 of the first-round playoff series. The Warriors snatched a crucial win in Game 4, thanks to Jimmy Butler’s 5 free throws in less than a minute left. A commanding 3-1 deficit in the series has put Houston on the brink of elimination.

Fred VanVleet missed a 3-pointer under pressure at the buzzer, and the Rockets found themselves two games behind in the series at Toyota Center. Rockets qualified for the playoffs for the first time since 2020, and one more defeat will end their beautiful campaign in the first round. In the last five first-round playoff series, the Rockets lost only once, and it was the Warriors, who had a 4-1 win in 2016.

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On the other hand, the Dubs are in the best position to clinch the conference semifinals. Butler and Curry’s duo has done wonders for their campaign. Golden State hasn’t lost a first-round playoff series after taking a 3-1 lead. However, the last game showed Houston’s resilience, and the Warriors’ only defeat of the series also came on the road.

With two home-court matchups in hand, Houston is still under pressure to win the remaining three games to reach the conference semifinals. Let’s break down the injury report for both teams.

Rockets vs. Warriors Injury Report

Time: Wednesday, April 30, 2025 | 7:30 pm ET
Venue: Toyota Center, Houston
Local TV: TNT, Tru TV, Max | Live Stream: Fubo, NBA League Pass

Houston Rockets Injury Report

Jae’Sean Tate- Out- Right Ankle Impingement

The Rockets will have a healthy roster for crucial Game 5 with no fresh injury concerns. Jock Landale (Right Knee Contusion) is off the injury report. Jae’Sean Tate remains sidelined with a right ankle impingement.

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Golden State Warriors Injury Report

Jimmy Butler- Probable- Left Pelvic Contusion

The Warriors have a clean injury report for Wednesday’s road matchup. Jimmy Butler’s status has been upgraded, and the veteran forward is listed as probable. Butler returned in Game 4 after an injury and played a crucial role in the Warriors’ win.

Only one Warrior on injury report… Jimmy Butler is listed as Probable.
— Ray Almeda (@rayalmeda) April 29, 2025

Stephen Curry and Gary Payton II are off the injury report. Both players were listed on Game 4’s injury report with their status as available.

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A native of Jaipur, Rajasthan, journalist, and a complete soccer and basketball fan, he found the huge interest with basketball by watching videos of Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but fell head over heels in love with the sport during the Warriors’ championship era (2015-2018). A sports game addict since his late PS1, he’s also passionate about the Eagles, Inter Miami and the Fever. He’s fortunate to have seen all his favorite teams win championships. He also has a special love for cricket and football (soccer), where he is a fan of Royal Challengers Bangalore and Barcelona.