The Warriors started Jonathan Kuminga in Butler’s place on Saturday night, but he didn’t play in the fourth quarter as Gary Payton II had a big impact late.

Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) suffers an apparent injury during the first quarter during game two of the first round for t

The Golden State Warriors beat the Houston Rockets without Jimmy Butler in Game 3, but they will him back to advance, and not just for the warm fuzzies.