NBA Playoffs 2025 Warriors vs. Rockets Game 3 Injury Report- Latest Updates on Jimmy Butler, Stephen Curry’s Availability for Game 3 of First-Round Series

The Golden State Warriors will welcome their NBA Playoff 2025 counterparts, Houston Rockets for Game 3 of the first-round series on Saturday, April 26. The seven-time champions kicked off the series with a 95-85 win to take a 1-0 lead. Stephen Curry came up with a leading performance of 31 points, and Jimmy Butler made a memorable playoffs debut for the Dubs with 25 points. 

The Houston Rockets, seeded second in the standings, made a sound comeback and recorded a commanding 109-94 win to level the series 1-1. One of the biggest reasons for the loss was Butler’s injury as well as Brandin Podziemski’s illness. The former Miami Heat star suffered a hard fall late in the first quarter and never returned. 

As action moves to San Francisco, the Warriors will aim to make the most of their home-court advantage. However, Butler’s injury could hinder their championship dreams. Let’s see what the injury report says about the six-time NBA All-Star as well as other players’ availability. 

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Warriors vs. Rockets Game 3 Injury Report

Time: Saturday, April 26, 2025 | 8:30 p.m ET
Venue: Chase Center in San Francisco, California
Local TV: ABC | Live Stream: Fubo, NBA League Pass

Golden State Warriors’ Injuries

Jimmy Butler- Questionable (Left Pelvic Contusion)
Stephen Curry- Available (Right Thumb Splint)
Gary Payton II- Questionable (Right Shoulder Strain)

Star forward Butler underwent an MRI on Thursday, following which the Warriors announced that he had suffered a pelvis and deep gluteal muscle contusion, and listed him as questionable on the official injury report. Notably, ever since his debut, Butler has been in prolific run, guiding the Dubs to numerous wins and averaging 17.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 5.9 assists per game. 

They have also listed Gary Payton II as questionable with a right shoulder strain. Payton has been in and out of the lineup with numerous injuries varying from calf to thumb to nasal fracture. He played in Game 2 but remained scoreless. 

Apart from them, the Warriors have also listed Stephen Curry on the injury report. However, there is nothing to worry about as he is officially available for Game 3. 

Houston Rockets’ Injuries

Jock Landale- Out (Right Knee Contusion)
Jae’Sean Tate- Out (Right Ankle Impingement)

The Rockets have listed Jock Landale out of the game with a knee injury. He was seen undergoing drills and moving well but is expected to remain out of Game 3 after missing the first two games of the playoffs. On the other hand, Jae’Sean Tate will miss fifth straight game on Saturday due to a right ankle injury. 

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