Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images The Warriors had no chance without Steph Curry’s Robin. The question is when will Butler return? The Golden State Warriors were unable to take control of their first-round series, losing Game 2 to the Houston Rockets 109-94. Both teams will now head to the Bay Area for Game 3 of the series with things tied up 1-1. But all eyes will be on … [Read more...] about Warriors lose blowout Game 2, but all eyes turn to Jimmy Butler III
Player grades: Warriors vs. Rockets Game 2
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Assessing every Golden State player’s performance from the team’s 109-94 loss to Houston. Well, Game 2 was an unmitigated disaster. The Golden State Warriors lost to the Houston Rockets 109-94 and, more critically, lost Jimmy Butler III to a pelvic contusion. They’re still in a good position on paper — they regained home court advantage … [Read more...] about Player grades: Warriors vs. Rockets Game 2
How the Rockets moved the Warriors around in Game 2 in manners both figurative and literal
Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images Houston evens the series at 1-all. Memories often become hazy after a major, potentially series-altering event happens in a playoff game. The rather unfortunate event that happened to Jimmy Butler — bumped by Amen Thompson mid-air, falling on his tush and being unable to return for the rest of the game — may have major consequences for … [Read more...] about How the Rockets moved the Warriors around in Game 2 in manners both figurative and literal
Warriors vs. Rockets Game 2 injury report
Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images The full injury report for Wednesday’s game. Tonight is arguably the biggest game of the season for the Golden State Warriors. After scoring an impressive 95-85 victory on Sunday in their first playoff game in two years, the Dubs hold a 1-0 series lead over the Houston Rockets. Now they’ll look to get greedy, and take a 2-0 lead. With … [Read more...] about Warriors vs. Rockets Game 2 injury report
Jimmy Butler III ruled out for the rest of Game 2
Photo by Kenneth Richmond/Getty Images Fingers crossed. The Golden State Warriors have looked like a completely different team since acquiring Jimmy Butler III at the trade deadline. They were struggling before acquiring Butler, and it’s reasonable to think they’ll struggle again if they have to play without him. And unfortunately, there’s a chance we might find … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler III ruled out for the rest of Game 2