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Jimmy Butler avoids fracture, but Game 3 availability reportedly in jeopardy with deep glute muscle contusion

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The Golden State Warriors have reportedly avoided a worst-case scenario with Jimmy Butler, but they still might have to prepare for a Game 3 against the Houston Rockets without him.

The six-time All-Star has been diagnosed with a deep glute muscle contusion and is in serious jeopardy of missing the Warriors' game on Saturday, according to ESPN's Shams Charania. Fortunately, his MRI showed no fracture or structural damage.

This article will be updated with more information.