Key Points Summary: Jimmy Butler lead Golden State
- Jimmy Butler returns with 27 points after injury to lead the Warriors!
- Golden State edges Houston 109-106 in a heart-stopping Game 4 thriller!
- Stephen Curry, Brandin Podziemski, and Buddy Hield shine in clutch moments!
- Physical showdown with technical fouls and a Flagrant 1 on Draymond Green!
- Warriors head to Houston for Game 5, aiming to close out the Rockets!
The Golden State Warriors just showed the heart of champions – and Jimmy Butler was their beating heart!
Back from injury and burning with energy, Butler scored 27 points to lead the Warriors to a dramatic 109-106 victory over the Houston Rockets, giving Golden State a 3-1 series lead in their intense first-round NBA playoff showdown!
Talk about a Hollywood comeback!
After missing Game 3 with a painful pelvic injury, Butler didn’t just return — he dominated, playing 40 minutes, nailing 7 of 12 shots, and delivering when it mattered most.
Butler Steals the Show in Crunch Time!
When the game hung in the balance, it was Jimmy Butler time:
- Three clutch free throws with under a minute left to put the Warriors ahead!
- A crucial defensive rebound with just four seconds left to ice it!
- Two more free throws to slam the door on Houston’s comeback hopes!
The Chase Center went absolutely WILD!
Fred VanVleet, Houston’s fearless leader, tried to tie it at the buzzer with a desperate 3-pointer — but he missed, and the Warriors’ bench erupted in celebration!
Brandin Podziemski and Curry Step Up Big!
Brandin Podziemski, the Warriors’ breakout star, scored 26 points, draining big shots and keeping the pressure on Houston all night.
Stephen Curry? He wasn’t about to be overshadowed. Curry finished with 17 points, dazzling the crowd with late-game magic and spreading the floor like only he can.
And don’t forget Buddy Hield, who stepped up HUGE! His go-ahead 3-pointer late in the fourth helped turn the tide when the Warriors needed it most.
The Splash Party was BACK in full effect, just when the Warriors needed it!
Rockets Fight Hard – But Fall Short
You have to give credit to Houston — they battled like warriors themselves.
Alperen Sengun was an absolute monster inside, dropping 31 points and grabbing 10 rebounds.
Fred VanVleet had the heart of a lion, hitting key 3-pointers and finishing with 25 points.
The Rockets even tied the game with just over a minute to go, thanks to VanVleet’s gutsy three — but in the end, Butler’s heroics proved too much.
Battle Turns Nasty – Technical Fouls and a Flagrant 1!
This wasn’t just a game — it was a war.
Tempers boiled over multiple times:
- Stephen Curry, Draymond Green, and Dillon Brooks all got technicals after a shoving match early on.
- Draymond Green got a Flagrant 1 for a physical play against Tari Eason late in the first half.
- Fans booed Dillon Brooks every time he touched the ball — and exploded when he fouled out!
Even Warriors rookie Quinten Post and Rockets’ Jabari Smith Jr. tangled up, but somehow avoided technicals.
It was playoff basketball at its wildest!
Butler’s Heroics Save the Day
Coming into Game 4, all eyes were on whether Butler could bounce back after his injury scare in Game 2.
Not only did he play, he delivered one of the gutsiest performances of his career.
“He just refused to lose,” Warriors interim coach said after the game. “That’s who Jimmy Butler is. He’s a warrior. And he’s OUR warrior.”
And now, the Warriors are just one win away from moving on — and they owe a big part of that to Butler’s fearless return.
What’s Next? Game 5 in Houston!
The Warriors will head to Houston for Game 5 on Wednesday, carrying all the momentum and looking to finish the series in enemy territory.
But don’t expect the Rockets to roll over. Fred VanVleet and Sengun will fight to the last second.
If the Warriors close it out, it’ll be a massive statement — and a warning shot to the rest of the Western Conference.
With Butler back and Curry heating up, Golden State looks unstoppable again.
And you can bet they’ll be hunting for another championship ring!
Jimmy Butler leads Golden State
Jimmy Butler returned and the Warriors roared back to life!
In a brutal, bruising, thrilling battle, Golden State proved why they’re still one of the most dangerous teams in the NBA.
3-1 up. One win away. The Rockets are on the ropes — and the Warriors are ready to deliver the knockout punch!
Get ready, because Game 5 is going to be an all-out war!
