The Rockets will regret not winning the one game that Jimmy Butler was out this series with his pelvic contusion, because he returned on Monday and had himself a night. Butler scored 14 of his 27 points in the fourth quarter — including hitting free throws that proved to be the game winners — plus secured the game-sealing rebound.

Warriors forward Jimmy Butler is set to play and in the starting lineup for Game 4 of Golden State’s first-round playoff series against the Houston Rockets after he sustained a pelvic contusion in a f

Golden State's Jimmy Butler, fueled by an exchange with Houston’s Dillon Brooks, overcame a slow start Monday and propelled the Warriors to a Game 4 victory.