Butler, Warriors beat Rockets in Game 4; take 3-1 playoff lead | Basketball News

Jimmy Butler III fought through injury to lead the Golden State Warriors to a crucial Game 4 win over Houston Rockets.

Jimmy Butler III returned from a one-game injury absence to score 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter to help the Golden State Warriors record a 109-106 victory over the Houston Rockets in Game 4 of their first-round playoff series in San Francisco.

Brandin Podziemski made six 3-pointers and scored 26 points as the Warriors took a 3-1 lead on Monday in the best-of-seven…