Jimmy Butler's Status Uncertain for Game 4 vs. Rockets

Golden State Warriors star Jimmy Butler, who missed Game 3 against the Houston Rockets due to a pelvic and glute injury, is officially listed as questionable for Game 4 but is trending toward a return, with team sources and insiders expressing optimism about his availability. Butler participated in the Warriors’ morning walkthrough, and his final status will be a game-time decision. His absence in Game 3 was felt, though the Warriors managed a 104-93 win behind Stephen Curry’s 36-point performance, moving them to a 2-1 series lead. Butler’s return would provide a significant boost for Golden State, which has struggled offensively in a low-scoring series and could benefit from his two-way impact. Betting markets and analytical models anticipate Butler’s performance will be key, projecting him to play but potentially underperform his usual scoring output against Houston’s strong defense. The Warriors look to capitalize on home court advantage and move closer to advancing in the playoffs, especially if Butler is able to play.