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Jimmy Butler Expected to Play in Warriors' Game 4 Against Rockets

Following a full shootaround and ongoing recovery from a pelvic contusion, Butler is anticipated to return as Golden State seeks a 3-1 series lead.

The Warriors are 3.5-to-4-point favorites at home in Game 4 of their first-round series against the Rockets, with Jimmy Butler's possible return set to provide a massive boost.
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Apr 20, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Jimmy Butler III (10) controls the ball as Houston Rockets forward Dillon Brooks (9) defends during the second quarter at Toyota Center. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-Imagn Images/File Photo

Overview

  • Jimmy Butler, listed as questionable, is expected to return for Game 4 after missing Game 3 due to a left pelvic and deep gluteal contusion.
  • ESPN's Shams Charania and team sources report Butler participated fully in Monday's shootaround and is trending toward playing.
  • The Warriors lead the first-round series 2-1, with Stephen Curry's 36-point performance anchoring their Game 3 victory in Butler's absence.
  • Golden State has excelled since acquiring Butler midseason, going 25-9 in games he has played and improving significantly on both ends of the court.
  • Butler's return could provide a pivotal boost as the Warriors aim to take a commanding lead in the series against the second-seeded Rockets.