Thompson's aggressive plays face scrutiny after Butler's injury

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Jimmy Butler's injury during Wednesday's game against the Houston Rockets has raised questions about Amen Thompson's play, with Butler's status for the rest of the series uncertain. Thompson's contact with Butler, while going for a rebound, led to the injury, prompting the resurfacing of past incidents involving Thompson, including aggressive fouls and ejections. Replays suggest Thompson fell into Butler. The incident has sparked debate about Thompson's on-court behavior, with Game 3 scheduled for Saturday in San Francisco and Butler's availability pending an MRI.


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