Jimmy Butler’s Surprise Return in Game 4 Could Change Everything Against Warriors—But Is He Fully Ready?

Monday night is shaping up to be a pivotal showdown in this playoff series—because, guess who’s making his return to the court? Jimmy Butler. After taking a spill that left him with a nasty pelvic contusion in Game 2, Butler sat out Game 3, nursing a deep glute muscle contusion that sidelined him at a crucial moment. The Warriors managed to pull off a win without him, but the team—and frankly, the whole playoff narrative—feels a bit different with him back in the lineup. This Monday, as Golden State hosts Houston for Game 4, Butler’s presence could tilt the scales and energize a squad that’s clinging to a 2-1 series lead. Of course, injuries and comebacks add drama, unpredictability—it’s part of what makes these moments so electric. Let’s see how the Warriors capitalize on his return and what it means for their postseason ambitions. LEARN MORE

Golden State currently leads the series 2-1. Monday’s matchup will be the second home game of the series for the Warriors.Advertisement

The Golden State Warriors will reportedly have one of their key starters back on the floor Monday. Jimmy Butler, who has been out with a pelvic contusion, will play in Game 4 on Monday night as the Warriors take on the Houston Rockets, per NBA insider Chris Haynes.Though he did not end up with a fracture, Butler was still ruled out of Game 3 as a result of the injury, described as deep glute muscle contusion. The Warriors went on to win the game without Butler, defeating Houston 104-93.

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