Jimmy Butler returns, leads Warriors to huge Game 4 victory

The Golden State Warriors welcomed Jimmy Butler back with open arms as they were ready to take control of the series.

Unfortunately for the Warriors, the Houston Rockets were ready for a fight. The two teams remained close for most of the first half, with the Warriors’ biggest lead being 12 early in the first and seven for the Rockets late in the second quarter.

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The game continued to be close for the rest of the way, with all the physicality to match. This is especially true of Butler, who clearly was still upset about the injury he suffered in Game 2.

Butler was seen jawing with Dillon Brooks throughout the game. He also fouled Brooks hard on a chase-down fast break.

Jimmy Butler not holding anything back against Brooks https://t.co/TQj6IuwXN2 pic.twitter.com/E8EADxk8Db

— Rate the Refs (@Rate_the_Refs) April 29, 2025

Down the stretch of the game, it was Butler who came up big. He scored some big buckets, and played solid defense. Butler also hit three clutch free-throws after being fouled with less than a minute to go, breaking the tie and giving Golden State a three point lead. After Draymond Green forced Alperen Sengun into a tough shot with under five seconds left in the game, it was Butler who grabbed the huge defensive rebound.

Of course, “Playoff Jimmy” iced the game with the final two free-throws, giving the Warriors the 109-106 victory. Butler led the Warriors with 27 points, while Brandin Podziemski had a great game scoring 26.

Stephen Curry had a quiet night to his standards. He scored 17 on 6-13 shooting and 2-8 from three. Ultimately, Curry is happy his Warriors got the Game 4 victory, now leading the series 3-1.

Game 5 is this Wednesday at 7:30 PM EST.

About the Author Published Apr 29, 2025

TITAN FREY

Titan Frey is a dedicated father to three wonderful children, whom he takes immense pride in. His passions include reading, writing, basketball, both playing and watching, and playing chess. Titan spent five years working as a journalist for the basketball website fadeawayworld.net, where he served as editor-in-chief for four and a half years. One of his most notable achievements was interviewing Chuck Cooper III, the son of Chuck Cooper, the first African American ever drafted by an NBA team, and writing a biography that has been praised as the most definitive article about Cooper’s legacy. Titan is the author of more than ten novels and the screenwriter of three produced short films. His newest young adult novel, Echoes of the Hardwood: Braxton Foxworthy’s Time‑Travelling Book Report, blends basketball history with heartfelt storytelling and is now available. Order here: https://a.co/d/bo7BYz1