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Jimmy Butler sits out with injury as Stephen Curry leads Warriors to Game 3 win over Rockets • Apr. 27, 2025, 1:14 AM ET (AP)

Stephen Curry heats up with Jimmy Butler out, scores 36 as Warriors beat Rockets 104-93 for 2-1 lead • Apr. 27, 2025, 1:06 AM ET (AP)

Stephen Curry and the Warriors weather Jimmy Butler's absence for one game • Apr. 27, 2025, 12:03 AM ET (AP)

Jimmy Butler questionable for Game 3 of Warriors' first-round series against Rockets • Apr. 25, 2025, 8:19 PM ET (AP)

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Also Known As	San Diego Rockets
Date	1967 - present
Headquarters	Houston
Areas Of Involvement	basketball
Related People	Chris Paul • Dikembe Mutombo • Carmelo Anthony • Charles Barkley • Rick Barry • Hakeem Olajuwon • Yao Ming • Moses Malone • Elvin Hayes • James Harden • Russell Westbrook

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