With a second straight loss in Golden State on Monday, the Rockets fell behind 3-1 in their series vs. the Warriors and will head back home facing their first elimination game of the postseason on Wednesday. Asked after Monday’s defeat whether he’ll roll with the same starting lineup he has used in the first four games of the series, head coach Ime Udoka told reporters, … [Read more...] about Rockets’ Udoka To Consider Lineup Change For Game 5
Jimmy Butler Talks Pelvic Injury, Back-And-Forth With Brooks
After missing Game 3 of the Warriors‘ first-round series vs. Houston due to a pelvic contusion, Jimmy Butler was back on the floor for Game 4 on Monday and played a key role in Golden State’s narrow victory. Speaking to reporters after the game, the star forward admitted he was in “a lot of pain,” per Ohm Youngmisuk of ESPN. “Did you see me on that chase-down of Dillon Brooks?” … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Talks Pelvic Injury, Back-And-Forth With Brooks
Jimmy Butler Returns To Starting Lineup In Game 4
Jimmy Butler is in the Warriors’ starting lineup in Game 4 of their series against the Rockets, the team’s PR department tweets. The Athletic reported on Sunday that Butler was expected to play tonight after missing Game 3 due to a deep gluteal muscle contusion. Golden State managed to take a 2-1 lead in the series without Butler on Saturday. The Warriors forward was injured in … [Read more...] about Jimmy Butler Returns To Starting Lineup In Game 4
Western Notes: Brooks, Thompson, Green, Kuminga, Pelicans, Grizzlies
Rockets forward Dillon Brooks took exception to the idea that teammate Amen Thompson could be viewed as a dirty player for the play that injured Warriors star Jimmy Butler in Game 2 of the Houston/Golden State series. Asked about the subject on Friday, Brooks suggested that Butler’s teammate Draymond Green was more to blame, as Kristie Rieken of The Associated Press relays. “I … [Read more...] about Western Notes: Brooks, Thompson, Green, Kuminga, Pelicans, Grizzlies
Udoka Says Chippiness Working In Houston’s Favor
The Rockets evened their first-round series against the Warriors on Wednesday night, led by 38 points from Jalen Green and a strong team defense. The Warriors downplayed Houston’s physicality after Game 2, which saw Jimmy Butler exit with a pelvis contusion, per Anthony Slater of The Athletic. “Actually I might agree with (Draymond Green that it was less physical compared to … [Read more...] about Udoka Says Chippiness Working In Houston’s Favor