Jimmy Butler made a powerful statement in his return from injury and helped the Golden State Warriors secure a 109-106 win over the Houston Rockets in Game 4 on Monday night at Chase Center. After sitting out Game 3, Butler came back fresh and locked in, guiding the Warriors to a pivotal victory and a commanding 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series.
Butler’s return came on the same day his former team, the Miami Heat, was swept out of the playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers. That backdrop added weight to his performance, and he didn’t disappoint.
Playoff Jimmy Returns In Full Force In Golden State Warriors Game 4 Win
Jimmy Butler lived up to his reputation as “Playoff Jimmy.” He finished the game with 27 points, five rebounds, and six assists. He shot 7-of-12 from the field and a perfect 12-of-12 from the free-throw line. Remarkably, Butler tied Michael Jordan’s record for the most playoff games with at least 25 points, five rebounds, five assists, and zero turnovers.
Jimmy Butler ties Michael Jordan in all-time playoff games with 25/5/5 & 0 TOV. pic.twitter.com/Ucno2nlOuC
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Most of Butler’s damage came in the second half. He poured in 23 points, grabbed three rebounds, and dished out four assists in the final two quarters.
While Butler stole the spotlight, several other Warriors contributed to the win. Brandin Podziemski played an all-around game, contributing 26 points, five rebounds, and five assists. Buddy Hield added 15 points, four rebounds, and three assists. Draymond Green brought his usual defensive energy with eight rebounds and two assists.
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Stephen Curry had a quieter night by his standards with 17 points, three rebounds, and three assists, but his presence still helped space the floor and stretch Houston’s defense. Quentin Post added 13 points off the bench.
Houston didn’t go down easily. Alperen Sengun led the way with 31 points, 10 rebounds, and five assists. Fred VanVleet added 25 points and six assists, while Amen Thompson chipped in with 17 points and nine rebounds.
With the Warriors now leading the series 3-1, Wednesday’s Game 5 becomes a must-win for Houston.
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